Ford plans to deliver electric vehicles (EVs) to the Chinese market "at the right time", rather than rushing to be 38th to market while consumer interest and government policy in China remain uncertain, commented Trevor Worthington, Ford's vice-president for product development in Asia Pacific, The carmaker recently announced plans to offer a hybrid or fully electric version of its Chinese models in partnership with Chinese manufacturer Chongqing Changan. However, Ford remains "a long way" from its goal of battery-electric cars that can recharge in under half an hour, said the company's Asia Pacific powertrain director, Mazen Hammoud.
Ford plans to deliver electric vehicles (EVs) to the Chinese market "at the right time", rather than rushing to be first to market while consumer interest and government policy in China remain uncertain, commented Trevor Worthington, Ford's vice-president for product development in Asia Pacific, The carmaker recently announced plans to offer a hybrid or fully electric version of its Chinese models in partnership with Chinese manufacturer Chongqing Changan. However, Ford remains "a long way" from its goal of battery-electric cars that can recharge in under half an hour, said the company's Asia Pacific powertrain director, Mazen Hammoud.