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Ford to cut 3,800 jobs in Europe in EV shift

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Ford's job cuts in Europe are the latest sign of industrial disruption caused by the industry's shift to electric vehicles. (POOL New/REUTERS)
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February 14, 2023 08:36 AM

BERLIN -- Ford plans to cut 3,800 product development and administration jobs in Europe in the next three years, the company said, citing rising costs and the need for a leaner structure as it pivots production to electric vehicles.

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