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Ford selects Spain for EV production but anticipates substantial job cuts

Teslarati

Ford announced on Wednesday that it will begin making electric vehicles based on a next-generation architecture in Spain later this decade. Ford believes the Valencia, Spain plant is the ideal location for making cars with a next-generation EV architecture and plans to produce the vehicles later this decade. “We

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

Green Car Congress

The European Parliament’s Committees on industry (ITRE) and transport (TRAN) will vote on the European Commission’s proposal for future car and van CO 2 targets on 10 July. and Spain 0.6%). The auto industry is eager to move as fast as it can towards zero-emission vehicles. By contrast, an ECV market share of above 1.8%

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Cooperation of Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance accelerates, strengthens in 2015

Green Car Congress

Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the Alliance, described the partnership as “ one of the most productive in the auto industry. ”. The three trucks will also be built at the Nissan Barcelona plant in Spain. It has accelerated the time-to-market for vehicle launches and has been an obvious strategic advantage for each partner.

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

EV Central

I dunno if it’s the biggest surprise, but the most pleasing news of 2022 was the way the irrepressible die-hards in what remains of the Aussie auto industry leapt on the opportunity EV presents. It’s not due to reach Australia until late 2023, but I drove it at its international media launch in Spain in early 2022.