Ford says new European rules requiring mandating cleaner battery tech have made it necessary for it to delay the launch of the Explorer EV until the summer of 2024 car auto cars
advertisement scroll to continueWhile the move is being justified by the approaching regulations, it is a somewhat unusual one, since the automotive industry has long known that the standards would be coming in. Some believe that the official reason for the delay may not tell the full story.
for electric vehicles, and the first vehicles based on this platform are supposed to arrive in the U.S. in 2025. Production is then set to follow in Spain for the European market. However, a mismatch in the production schedules of each department could be requiring Ford to adjust its production schedule in order to ensure that it can keep its product plans regular, and maintain excitement for its new models among customers.
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