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Ford Shifts Focus to Developing Hybrid Vehicles by 2030, Delaying All-Electric Production

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Ford has pressed pause on the production of its all-electric large SUV and pickup truck, redirecting its efforts toward introducing hybrid options across its whole North American lineup by 2030.

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