Uh means getting some breaking news on Ford this morning. Let's get to Phil the Hey Phil. >> Carl Ford announcing its next EV platform.This is a platform the company has been working on for a number of years at its skunk works operation out in California. Now they're going public with exactly what this platform will be all about. We'll give you the details in terms of investment in jobs in a bit.But the next electric vehicle to come out of this platform, it'll be an electric pickup truck. They are targeting ...

Core Points - Ford announced a $2 billion investment in a Louisville, Kentucky assembly plant to produce more affordable electric vehicles [1] - This investment is in addition to a previously planned $3 billion for a battery park in Michigan, which together will create or secure nearly 4,000 new jobs [1] - The company aims to produce a midsize, four-door electric pickup at the Louisville Assembly Plant, with a launch scheduled for 2027 [2] Investment Details - The total investment for the Louisville plant is $2 billion [1] - The investment in the Michigan battery park is $3 billion [1] - Combined, these investments will lead to the creation or securing of nearly 4,000 jobs [1] Product Development - Ford plans to produce a midsize, four-door electric pickup at the Louisville Assembly Plant [2] - The expected launch date for this vehicle is 2027 [2] Strategic Vision - Ford's CEO, Jim Farley, emphasized a radical approach to creating affordable vehicles that meet customer needs in design, innovation, flexibility, space, driving pleasure, and cost of ownership [2]

Market Strategy - Ford aims to compete with inexpensive Chinese electric vehicles gaining global market share [1] - Ford plans to introduce a $30,000 electric pickup truck as a competitive response [1]

EV Strategy - Ford plans a new budget EV line with a $5 billion investment [1] - The goal is to achieve mass appeal for its EV business, which is currently losing money [1]

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Core Insights - Ford is delaying the launch of two major electric vehicles (EVs) to focus on smaller, more affordable models that can generate profit [1][4][9] Group 1: Delays in EV Launches - The next-generation full-size electric pickup, "Project T3," will now debut in 2028, pushed back from the previous target of 2027 and originally planned for this year [2] - The next-generation E-Transit electric van has also been delayed from 2026 to 2028, with production planned at the Ohio Assembly Plant [3] Group 2: Strategic Shift - Ford is shifting its strategy from large, high-priced EVs to a new platform for compact, affordable electric vehicles, including a small pickup truck expected in 2027 [4][9] - CEO Jim Farley highlighted Chinese automakers as key competitors due to their ability to produce stylish, high-quality electric cars at lower prices, prompting Ford to focus on cost reduction through streamlined platforms and lower-cost batteries [5][9] Group 3: Current EV Lineup and Market Position - Ford's current EV lineup, including the Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, and E-Transit, remains unchanged, but the next-generation models will arrive later than initially planned [6] - Ford's stock has increased approximately 15% over the past year, underperforming General Motors, which gained 24.6%, but outperforming Stellantis, which declined by 38% [8]

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美国农业部经济研究局的报告指出，面对关税政策，美国牛肉价格上涨在短期内不会缓解。消费者在相当长时间里将不得不花更多钱购买越来越少的牛肉。 消费者支出更加谨慎，包括麦当劳在内的多家连锁餐饮企业高管表示，数据显示消费者正选择更低价格的菜品，或干脆不外出就餐。 美国密歇根州州长惠特默近期在私下会晤中向特朗普直言，当前的关税政策正在对美国汽车产业造成实质性伤害。这一表态凸显了关税政策在美国国内引发 的争议，特别是对关键摇摆州经济支柱产业的冲击。密歇根州作为美国汽车工业的心脏地带，其州长的警告反映出关税政策带来的深层次经济担忧。 密歇根州汽车产业正承受着关税政策带来的沉重压力。该州拥有美国三大汽车制造商通用、福特与斯特兰蒂斯汽车公司约50家工厂。这些制造企业为密歇根 州创造了近60万个工作岗位，构成了该州经济的重要支撑。 美国劳工统计局的数据揭示了关税政策的负面影响。特朗普政府上台以来，密歇根州已有7500个工作岗位消失。当地汽车产业遭到关税政策的严重冲击，企 业运营成本大幅上升。福特汽车最新财报显示，公司因关税成本在第二季度损失8亿美元，这是其自2023年以来首次出现季度亏损。 通用汽车同样面临巨大损失，第二季度因关 ...

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