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Ford is losing money on electric vehicles, but saving money on emissions fines

by Henry Epp

Feb 7, 2024

For every electric F-150 it sells, it can sell up to 12 gas-powered models and comply with emissions rules. Those rules may be updated.

Ford's electric F-150 Lightning in production. Environmental regulations allow car companies to make few EVs and many gas-powered vehicles, but those rules may be updated.

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Easy Sustainability Answers

Should cars get grades on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions? Would a grade make you think differently about buying a new car?

by Adriene Hill

Aug 30, 2010

Easy Answer: The EPA has proposed new labels for cars that include a letter grade for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions. The grading scale...