'Whatever it takes, find a way': Ford sets goal of becoming world's largest EV maker

James Murray
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Ford's all-electric Mustang Mach E / Credit: Ford
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Ford's all-electric Mustang Mach E / Credit: Ford

Auto giant doubles EV production target as CEO sets sights on seizing Tesla's title as world's largest zero emission vehicle manufacturer

The race to dominate the booming global electric vehicle (EV) market accelerated yesterday, after US auto giant announced plans to drastically increase production of its new zero emission models. In...

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