Ford to lose $3 billion this year making electric cars
Losses are mounting in the automaker's electric vehicle business, but it says profits are on the horizon.
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Losses are mounting in the automaker's electric vehicle business, but it says profits are on the horizon.
Sales of electric vehicles doubled in 2022, and a host of new models are hitting the showroom floor.
The city of Detroit is welcoming its first all-electric fleet under the Municipal Parking Department.
The automaker announced Friday that it plans to build more of the Mustang Mach-E, the Bronco Sport SUV and Maverick small pickup, the F-150 Lightning electric pickup and the Transit and E-Transit gas and electric full-size vans.
The move is part of the agency's goal to have a fleet of 66,000 electric vehicles deployed by 2028.
The outlet recommends Ford's Maverick Hybrid for anyone with an active lifestyle and Kia's Telluride for infotainment lovers.
Ford Motor Co. has suspended production and halted shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup after a battery caught fire during a pre-delivery quality check.
The Michigan automaker began selling the much-anticipated EV last year and has sold 15,617 of them as of December.
The Biden administration announced rules for EV chargers and new commitments from Tesla, GM and others.
The factory near the city of Marshall would produce batteries with a lithium-iron-phosphate chemistry.
Some electric car owners around the U.S. have experienced sticker shock charging their vehicles. Here's why.
Michigan-based Shyft Group plans to invest about $16 million to expand its facilities in Charlotte, Michigan, and produce more commercial electric vehicles.
The Detroit automaker is increasing production of the Mach-E this year and is taking advantage of streamlined costs to reduce prices across the board, it said Monday.
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board expressed concern Wednesday about the safety risks that heavy electric vehicles pose if they collide with lighter vehicles.
Next time you're circling a full parking lot, try to remember what you saw in it just a couple of years ago. Things are different, now. There are a lot more electric vehicles and they aren't just Teslas anymore, either.
When Kevin Erickson fires up his 1972 Plymouth Satellite, a faint hum replaces what is normally the sound of pistons pumping, gas coursing through the carburetor and the low thrum of the exhaust.
Meijer deployed two of the first all-electric semitrucks, adding them to its fleet of 250 vehicles.
Workers at a General Motors joint venture electric vehicle battery factory in Ohio have voted to join the United Auto Workers union.
President Joe Biden reminded Americans he is a "pro-union" president Tuesday as he toured a technology plant to highlight a $300 million expansion, just a day after he sided with business leaders in asking Congress to pass legislation to stave off a crippling rail strike.
New electric vehicle models from multiple automakers are starting to chip away at Tesla's dominance of the U.S. EV market, according to national vehicle registration data.
Gas-electric hybrids were the most dependable vehicles sold in the U.S. in the past year, while big pickup trucks and fully electric automobiles performed the worst in Consumer Reports' annual reliability survey.
The facility will serve as a regional hub for its vehicle design and testing with the support of a $2.5 million Michigan Business Development Program grant.
Last month Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced plans to create a path to carbon neutrality by 2050, which includes a statewide electric vehicle charging network before 2030.
DTE energy is now elevating its efforts to sustain electric vehicles, while preparing the power grid to handle it.
A Michigan economic development board approved more than $400 million in state incentives Wednesday for two battery facilities estimated to cost $4 billion and bring 4,500 jobs to the state.
Local authorities say a "significant road washout" has happened near Black Lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan.
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
Officials have known about the dangers of the Cheboygan Lock and Dam for years, but failed to compel private owners to make repairs.
The Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees has approved a resolution calling for a 12-month pause on providing water for data centers.
The NBA playoffs drive Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham to chase greatness.
Officials have known about the dangers of the Cheboygan Lock and Dam for years, but failed to compel private owners to make repairs.
Local authorities say a "significant road washout" has happened near Black Lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan.
Crews will be knocking door to door, assessing the damage in hopes of getting the state and federal emergency declarations for Ann Arbor, which could help residents pay for repairs.
A suspect was shot by Michigan State Police troopers on Friday during a police chase that ended in a crash, killing an innocent bystander in Inkster.
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
The Ford station wagon thought to belong to the Martin family was found in 2024 by a diver who had been looking for it for several years.
Riley Greene doubled home two runs to tie the score with two outs in the ninth inning, and Colt Keith followed with the winning single as the streaking Detroit Tigers rallied past the Kansas City Royals 10-9 in a wild game delayed twice by rain.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The NBA playoffs drive Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham to chase greatness.
The Boston Red Sox beat Detroit 1-0 on Friday night, snapping the Tigers' six-game winning streak.
Riley Greene doubled home two runs to tie the score with two outs in the ninth inning, and Colt Keith followed with the winning single as the streaking Detroit Tigers rallied past the Kansas City Royals 10-9 in a wild game delayed twice by rain.
The Detroit Lions were not very aggressive in NFL free agency, choosing to save salary cap space to sign some key players to long-term extensions.
Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
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A suspect was shot by Michigan State Police troopers on Friday in a police chase that ended in a crash, killing an innocent bystander in Inkster.
Along the Sturgeon River near Indian River, Michigan, homes are damaged, and families are just now getting back inside. CBS News Detroit met a couple that is still processing what happened after losing the majority of their personal belongings.
Crews will be knocking door to door, assessing the damage in hopes of getting the state and federal emergency declarations for Ann Arbor, which could help residents pay for repairs. This comes after an EF-1 tornado touched down in the city earlier this week.
Flooding is worsening in parts of Michigan on Friday, with rivers still rising in some parts and receding in others. CBS News Detroit spoke with residents near Indian River, where the Sturgeon River has destroyed homes along Independence Avenue.