Ford counts on hybrids to comply with stricter European emissions targets

Ford surprised the industry with the Kuga plug-in hybrid's particularly low CO2 emissions level.

April 22, 2019 07:33 AM

AMSTERDAM — Ford of Europe says that its coming broader range of hybrid models will permit it to comply with stricter European Union emissions targets set for 2020-21 without the risk of paying fines.

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