Ford's last European diesel plant gets reprieve despite automaker's EV shift

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Bloomberg

March 18, 2021 11:02 AM

Ford Motor's last diesel engine facility in Europe will stay open for years to come as the automaker gives its commercial vehicle business a longer leash to continue using combustion powertrains.

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