As it is pointed out that demand for EVs (electric vehicles) is sluggish in the United States, major automaker Ford has announced plans to postpone the start of production of new EVs while expanding its lineup of hybrid vehicles, which are becoming popular. Did.
On the 4th, Ford announced new production plans for EV and hybrid vehicles.
According to the company, the start of production of a new three-row EV at a factory in Ontario, Canada will be postponed by two years to 2027, and a new EV pickup truck will be produced at a factory in Tennessee, in the southern United States. The company plans to push back the start of shipment by one year to 2026.
Additionally, by 2030, the company plans to expand its lineup by introducing hybrid vehicles to all of its current gasoline-powered models.
It has been pointed out that in the United States, while demand for EVs is sluggish, hybrid cars are gaining popularity.
The company's sales of new hybrid vehicles in the three months leading up to last month hit a record high, and this plan appears to be aimed at capturing demand for hybrid vehicles.
Among automakers, General Motors (GM) has also postponed EV production at some factories, and there is a growing movement to respond to changes in EV demand.