Electric car switch concerns

author: FutureCar Staff    

The CEO of Ford has acknowledged the divisive opinions surrounding the transition to electric cars, referring to it as a "political football". Many major car brands, including Ford, have committed to ending the production of petrol and diesel vehicles in the near future and focusing on manufacturing electric cars.

Ford has announced its plan to make all cars sold in Europe electric by 2030. To achieve this, the company will invest $1 billion to transform a Cologne plant into its first European EV facility. Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford Motor, has discussed the challenges associated with embracing electric vehicles.

During a speech, Farley expressed his disappointment that EVs have become a topic of political debate. He shared his personal experience of driving an F-150 EV across the western US and meeting many people who were enthusiastic about their electric vehicles, particularly the F-150 Lightning.

Farley also praised Tesla for their success in becoming profitable despite initially being seen as disruptors for prioritizing electric vehicles. Ford and Tesla are collaborating to provide Ford customers access to the Tesla Supercharger network, which has over 12,000 charging stations across the US. Farley assured customers that Ford is committed to developing both electric and internal combustion vehicles.

Donald Trump has recently criticized electric cars, claiming that they are causing job losses. He accused the automotive industry of wanting to go all-electric and put people out of business. The Republican party has also expressed skepticism towards electric cars, using the phrase "go woke, go broke" to imply that Democrats are pushing for electric car adoption without considering the potential negative consequences.

However, it should be noted that California had previously urged residents to avoid charging their electric vehicles to prevent a blackout in 2022, which contradicts the "go broke" narrative. In April, President Biden announced significant commitments to support the transition to electric vehicles, aiming for 50% of all new vehicle sales to be electric by the end of the decade. He also showed support for the United Auto Workers' call for better working conditions.

The ongoing UAW picket continues to gain support.

FutureCar Staff