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Ford to introduce 7 new electric cars and vans in Europe by 2024; plans for new battery plant

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In addition, Ford’s top-selling passenger vehicle in Europe, the Ford Puma, will be available as an electric version made in Craiova, Romania, starting in 2024. The investment includes a new battery assembly facility scheduled to start operations in 2024. New battery gigafactory in Turkey.

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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On the other end of the spectrum, a country such as Romania—roughly six times bigger than the Netherlands—only has 114 charging points. The Commission has proposed a ‘benchmark’ for the sales of full battery-electric cars at the level of 15% by 2025, and 30% by 2030. of total EU car sales in 2017. by 2025 and 5.4%