Ford drives first European Electric Focus cars off the production line

Jessica Shankleman
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Saarlouis plant in Germany will be able to produce electric and internal combustion engine vehicles from the same line

Ford has this week produced its first zero emission Focus car in Europe, as it seeks to accelerate into the ultra low emissions vehicle market. The auto giant yesterday confirmed the first Electric...

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