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Ford considers EV production in India

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Ford considers EV production in India
13 Feb 2022
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America’s Iconic automobile maker- FORD, is considering the possibility of manufacturing Electric Vehicles (EV) in India to export them worldwide. The motor company said that it may also possibly launch its Electric Vehicles in the Indian markets. This news comes months after the Indian division of Ford Motor Co. decided to shut down its Indian operations, along with its manufacturing plants. This was after the company suffered significant losses in subsequent years in the Indian market. This was a huge setback in the government’s 'Make in India' campaign. In a statement, the company’s spokesperson said: “Company is exploring the possibility of using a plant in India as an export base for EV manufacturing". When asked can we see these EVs in the Indian market he said "There have been no specific discussions on this right now, but it is not out of the realm of future consideration".

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