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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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The announcement builds on the recent creation of the Ford Model e business unit focused on the design, production, and distribution of electric and connected vehicles ( earlier post ). Ford will have nine electric cars and vans on the market in Europe in 2024. million vehicles over a six-year timeframe.

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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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A natural shift to electric vehicles will simply not happen without addressing consumer affordability. Besides affordability, the report identified a balanced supply of charging and refueling infrastructure as a pre-requisite for stronger sales of alternatively-powered vehicles across the EU. of total EU car sales in 2017.