Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it would cut up to 1,000 jobs at its electric auto plant in Cologne, Germany due to lower than expected demand for battery-powered cars.
“In Europe, the demand for electric cars is significantly below industry forecasts,” it said. The plant, which makes an electric version of the Explorer SUV, would move to one shift per day instead of two beginning in January, the company said in a statement.
Hopefully they’ll consider making smaller and cheaper EVs, instead of the more expensive SUVs. Europe is not the USA.
Hopefully they’ll consider making smaller and cheaper EVs, instead of the more expensive SUVs. Europe is not the USA.