Articles tagged with "vehicle-electrification"
EVs dominate the most American-made cars index and it’s not just because of Tesla
The 2025 American-Made Index (AMI), compiled annually by Cars.com, highlights the dominance of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. auto manufacturing landscape, with Tesla securing the top four positions. Tesla’s Model 3 was ranked as the most American-made vehicle, reflecting the company’s consistent presence in the top 10 since it began participating five years ago. Notably, EVs claimed six of the top 10 spots on the list, including models from Kia and Volkswagen, underscoring the significant shift toward electrification beyond Tesla alone. The index evaluates vehicles based on factors such as final assembly location, percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts, origin of engines and transmissions, and U.S. manufacturing workforce. Among the standout vehicles, the Kia EV6, assembled in Georgia, contains the highest percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts at 80%, the most of any vehicle sold in the U.S. today. This year’s index included 11 battery-electric
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The article discusses the evolving landscape of electric vehicle (EV) sales in the US amid shifting political and regulatory environments. Despite setbacks following the Trump administration’s anti-EV stance, US automakers like Ford continue to pursue electrification both domestically and internationally. Ford, leveraging its iconic brand heritage and motorsports experience, has found ways to maintain and grow its EV market share by focusing on electrified versions of popular models and entering niches less dominated by Tesla. A key highlight is Ford Performance’s unveiling of the Super Mustang Mach-E, a three-motor EV demonstrator designed for the demanding Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Developed in partnership with STARD Advanced Research and Development, this vehicle showcases significant advancements over Ford’s previous EV race entry, including improved regenerative braking, weight reduction, and enhanced maneuverability. The Super Mustang Mach-E features a 50 kWh Li-polymer NMC pouch cell battery operating at 799V, delivering 710 kW of regenerative braking power while shedding over
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