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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

In contrast, petrol cars performed almost as well as they did before the Covid-19 pandemic. While we’re seeing a clear decline in demand for diesel models, drivers are opting for gasoline alternatives, rather than switching to electric.” This comes despite the ongoing geopolitical tensions across the continent.” in February last year.

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Ford planning to cut 18% of production capacity, 13% of workforce in Europe; anticipating more than $1.5B loss in Europe in 2012

Green Car Congress

Manufacture of Transit will be consolidated in Ford’s principal commercial vehicle manufacturing facility operated by Ford Otosan in Kocaeli, Turkey, in 2013. Additional investment also is expected at Ford’s Bridgend Engine Plant in South Wales to support ongoing high volumes of gasoline engine manufacture.

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