SSA Marine just pulled off a major clean energy win at the Port of Los Angeles. The global terminal operator has officially transitioned its entire fleet of forklifts at Berth 55 from propane to electric, making it the company’s first terminal to run 100% zero-emissions cargo handling equipment.

Berth 55 handles imported fruit from South America, and SSA Marine has operated there since the 1980s. Now, its 44 Hyster forklifts – 12 heavy-duty 10,000 lb. models and 32 3,000 lb. models – at the Port of LA are all electric. SSA Marine says the shift will cut propane use by around 44,000 gallons yearly and slash tailpipe carbon emissions by around 264 metric tons annually.

SSA Marine’s VP of sustainability, Meghan Weinman, said, “We are proud to partner with the Port of Los Angeles on this ambitious project, and we’re confident that Berth 55 will serve as a blueprint for future initiatives.”

The upgrade was a three-year effort between SSA Marine, the Port of LA, and several partners.

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Michael DiBernardo, deputy executive director at the port, said the achievement moves them closer to a big climate goal: making all yard equipment at the Port of LA emissions-free by 2030. “As a result of this initiative, SSA Marine has completed that goal five years ahead of schedule, which we appreciate.”

Read more: Arc is developing a 26-foot dual motor electric tugboat for the Port of Los Angeles

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And so it begins. Ford is raising prices on several vehicles built in Mexico, including the Mustang Mach-E. Like most of the auto industry, Ford is bracing for the impacts of Trump’s tariffs.

Ford raises prices on vehicles built in Mexico over tariffs

Just days after the company said it expected Trump’s new auto tariffs would cost $2.5 billion this year, Ford is raising vehicle prices on Mexico-built models.

A spokesperson confirmed to Electrek that Ford is increasing prices on the Mustang Mach-E, Maverick pickup, and Bronco Sport, all made at its plant in Mexico. The spokesperson said the move comes as part of its “usual mid-year pricing actions combined with some tariffs we are facing.”

The price increases do not impact Ford vehicles at dealerships or on the way. They will go into effect on imported cars after May 2 or later. These vehicles will arrive at dealerships in late June.

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Despite this, Ford is still offering employee pricing on all of these models through July 4 as part of its “From America, For America” campaign, which is available on most 2024 and 2025 models.

Even with the upcoming price hikes, Ford said it has “not passed the full cost of tariffs on to our customers.” Although Ford didn’t share full pricing, the spokesperson said the Bronco Sport Heritage saw a $600 increase while the Maverick XLT AWD’s price increased by $700.

Like crosstown rival GM, Ford withdrew its financial guidance due to the uncertainty surrounding tariffs. GM estimates that the impact of Trump’s tariffs will cost even more this year, at around $4 billion to $5 billion.

Since Ford has the highest percentage of vehicles built in the US of any major automaker, outside of Tesla, it isn’t expected to take as big of a hit.

Ford imports around 21% of the vehicles it sells in the US. GM, on the other hand, imports about 46% of the cars it sells in the US.

Ford is also offering a free Level 2 home charger on any new EV purchase or lease, including the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit van. The “Power Promise” promo includes other helpful benefits, including 24/7 live EV support, proactive roadside assistance, and an 8-year, 100,000-mile battery warranty.

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