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Ford Focus Electric. Since February, Ford has announced significant investments across Europe as it goes all-in on electrification, committing its entire passenger vehicle range being all-electric by 2030, and to the majority of its commercial vehicles sales being all-electric or plug-in hybrid in the same timeframe. However, the company says that individual actions are not enough and that a coordinated effort is needed to help consumers move to an electrified future. “At Ford, we’re putting our plan into action” said Stuart Rowley, president, Ford of Europe. “In the UK, the electri...

Ford intends on making the most of its American heritage in the European market. Much like it did in the U.S. a few years ago, Ford is shifting its European line-up to SUVs and crossovers and has already seen the benefits of this, noting that the Puma now outsells the Fiesta. Speaking during the Financial Times Future of the Car conference, Ford of Europe boss Stuart Rowley confirmed the brand has ambitious electrification plans. “You’re seeing the Ford portfolio change in Europe as we make the shift and grow further in utilities [SUVs],” he said, as reported by

Ford is currently rolling out its first dedicated electric car, the Mustang Mach-E, in Europe. Ford could make the move to all-electric for its passenger vehicles in Europe sooner than 2030. "It's quite possible that we move faster," Ford of Europe CEO Stuart Rowley said. Ford said in February it would drop cars and SUVs with gasoline and diesel engines from its lineup in Europe by 2030, but demand for EVs across Europe has been stronger than expected, Rowley told the online Financial Times conference on Thursday. "Every time we look at the data we accelerate our projection," he said. Sales ...

► First trials on European roads ► Using the ID Buzz Driverless electric Volkswagens are gearing up for deployment on European roads, as the continent’s biggest car maker steps up development ahead of a planned commercial introduction in 2025 – with no human at the wheel. By the end of 2021, prototypes of the ID Buzz – the electrified reincarnation of the famous Kombi van, rolling on Volkswagen’s electric MEB architecture – will be testing on Munich’s streets, as well as on a purpose-built test track near Munich airport. Volkswagen is prioritising development in its van div...

Ford $300 Million Investment in Romania Includes EVs Electric vehicle production expansion not limited to Mexico. Ford plans to expand its Craiova, Romania plant to build a new commercial vehicle, including the EV version by 2024. In addition to unveiling plans for Ford Ion Park in Michigan, the automaker confirmed plans to spend even more money on electric vehicle production in Romania. Ford also said this week it will invest $300 million to build a new light commercial vehicle in 2023 at its Craiova Assembly Plant in Romania, including an all-electric version due to debut in 2024, making it...