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Ford asks U.K. government for help to achieve EV sales targets

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The launch of the Capri electric crossover will help Ford to meet the U.K. zero emissions targets. (FORD)
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By:
Nick Gibbs
October 02, 2024 02:58 PM

LONDON -- Ford is asking the British government to relax tough legislation requiring almost a quarter of car sales to be full-electric models in 2025 and to do more to encourage sales of battery-electric targets.

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