The EV scene in the US isn't looking too flash at the moment, with Ford pausing production of the F-150 Lighting electric ute indefinitely, and Chevrolet killing off its Brightdrop electric van.

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A fire at an aluminium factory in upstate New York in the middle of September has caused headaches for eight automakers, but Ford is the most highly affected as its F-150 range uses aluminium body panels to reduce weight.

In response to the fire, Ford slowed down F-150 production, and around October 13 pressed pause on the Rouge Electric Vehic

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