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Why Only 1% of EV Drivers Return to Gas-Powered Cars

A recent survey conducted by the Global EV Alliance reveals a compelling trend: once drivers switch to electric vehicles (EVs), they are extremely unlikely to return to gas-powered cars. The study, which gathered responses from over 23,000 EV owners across 18 countries, found that 92% of respondents plan to buy another electric vehicle, while only […]
Ford Files Patent for Charge Port Shield to Protect EVs from the Elements

Ford Motor Company has taken another step forward in its efforts to innovate in the electric vehicle (EV) space. A recently published patent introduces a new feature that could make future Ford EVs even more practical—an easily deployable charge port shield. Filed on June 12, 2023, and published on December 12, 2024, this concept highlights […]
Future Ford EVs May Feature Innovative Airbag-Powered Brace for Enhanced Safety

Ford Motor Company is taking significant steps to improve safety in its future electric vehicles (EVs), as revealed in a newly published patent. The patent, filed on May 31, 2023, and published on December 5, 2024, describes a deployable brace with airbags designed specifically for EVs. This system aims to protect the vehicle’s battery and […]
Ford Files Patent for Advanced Wireless EV Charger

Ford Motor Company is pushing the boundaries of EV innovation with a newly patented wireless charging technology. Filed on May 30, 2023, and published on December 5, 2024, this patent (serial number 0399910) reveals Ford's ongoing efforts to simplify and modernize the EV charging experience. This latest development follows previous patents and pilot programs aimed […]
Simplifying EV Charging with Universal Plug-and-Charge Technology

Charging an electric vehicle (EV) can sometimes be a frustrating experience, with multiple apps, payment systems, and unreliable station interfaces creating unnecessary obstacles. But change is on the horizon, thanks to a new initiative aimed at introducing a universal "plug-and-charge" protocol across the United States. This system promises to make EV charging as simple as […]
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Charging Gets a Major Upgrade

Ford is enhancing the charging experience for its F-150 Lightning owners with a suite of improvements launching with the 2025 model year. Based on feedback from current owners, the updated Charge Settings app on the touchscreen will offer greater control and more detailed information about the charging process. These updates aim to make charging more […]
Ford Trucks Dominate the 2025 Best CPO Value Awards

Ford Motor Company has once again demonstrated its leadership in the automotive industry, taking home a stunning eight awards in the 2025 Vincentric Best Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Value in America Awards. Among these victories, Ford trucks stood out as the clear winners, earning the Best CPO Value Truck Brand title for the fifth time overall. […]
BC Hydro's Electric Vehicle Network Reaches New Heights in 2024

2024 was a record-breaking year for BC Hydro's EV network, thanks to the support of electric vehicle drivers across British Columbia. This milestone year marked the completion of the province’s Electric Highway and significant advancements in infrastructure, making EV travel more convenient and accessible than ever before. B.C.’s Electric Highway: A Major Achievement The highlight […]
Ford’s New Patent Could Protect EVs from Overheating

Ford Motor Company continues to innovate in the electric vehicle (EV) space, despite a tempered approach to all-electric production goals in recent years. A newly published patent reveals the automaker’s plans for an **equipment overheating protection system** aimed at safeguarding EV components during charging. This concept is part of Ford's broader efforts to enhance the […]
Ford Explores Hands-Free EV Charging with Innovative New Patent

Ford Motor Company continues its pursuit of advancing EV technology, recently filing a patent for a groundbreaking EV charging station. The patent, submitted on April 18, 2023, and published on October 24, 2024, introduces a forward-thinking concept designed to streamline and automate the EV charging process. As the demand for EVs grows steadily, Ford is […]