Streamed from the official YouTube channel Transport Evolved .
TEN 561 | FORD AND RENAULT WORK TOGETHER, FORD AND SK ON SPLIT, FIAT TOPOLINO TO THE US?
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This episode of TEN covers several significant developments in the EV industry. A key announcement is the new partnership between Ford and Renault, which will see Ford design two new EVs based on Renault's Ampere platform, expected by 2028. This collaboration aims to share the high costs of EV development in Europe. Conversely, Ford's joint venture with SK On for battery production, BlueOval SK, is dissolving, with Ford taking full ownership of Kentucky facilities and SK On acquiring the Tennessee plant. This split is seen as a strategic move, especially given Ford's electric division's profitability challenges and the current US anti-EV policies. The review also touches on other news, including Mercedes-Benz's new GLB electric, Rivian's autonomy day, a study debunking EV pedestrian danger claims, and updates on various recalls and smaller EV news items. The Fiat Topolino's potential US launch is also discussed as a response to calls for kei-car-style vehicles.
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| Brand | Ford |
|---|---|
| Year | 2028 |
