Ford is scaling down VW partnership for EVs

Ford Sander new EV_0.jpg — Ford teased the look of its first EV based on VW's MEB platform in December. It will have a more angular, rugged look than VW's MEB cars.

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Michael Knauer

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Automobilwoche

January 17, 2023 12:45 PM

COLOGNE, Germany -- Ford plans to reduce its dependence on Volkswagen Group's EV technology as the U.S. automaker shifts its European lineup to electric-only.

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