8/13/2023 0 Comments Electric crossover 2022![]() ![]() All our suppliers have to agree to the Volvo Cars' Code of Conduct for Business Partners, which includes the observation of human rights, including labour rights. We also put requirements on our battery suppliers to minimize carbon emissions during the production processes, including through the use of renewable energy. We monitor the performance of existing suppliers and follow up with third party audits. Sustainability performance is a key consideration when assessing and selecting our suppliers. In this respect, we require our battery suppliers to support our commitment to have full transparency of our cobalt supply chain and to work towards full traceability. We are committed to the responsible sourcing of minerals and metals, and fully support the OECD Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-affected and High-risk Areas. Volvo Cars works closely with our suppliers to increase the sustainability of our products and services, including through securing responsible supply chains and making efficient use of resources. Blockchain, in conjunction with inspection on mine sites, GPS tracking, entry and exit scanning, verified logistics providers, facial recognition, ID checks, and time tracking, all contribute to a material’s traceability from a mine to the car factory. The introduction of blockchain technology significantly boosts traceability within our cobalt supply chain. Still - a 220 kW (299 hp) AWD Ford crossover sounds like a winner even if it's only getting 483 km range like its VW ID 4 GTX sibling.Volvo Cars is committed to full traceability, helping to ensure that our customers can drive electrified Volvos knowing the raw material for the batteries has been sourced responsibly. It will be interesting to see if the Ford gets to use the new MEB+ platform with up to 700 km of range or will it be given access to the current MEB only. The new MEB based crossover falls into the Active Adventure group thanks to its AWD drivetrain and medium size.įord plans to use one of its classic names for the upcoming model and apparently there will be a sportier version of it as well. Fords plans for 9 electric cars in Europe by 2024įord is dividing all of its new electric cars into four families - Active Adventure, Wild Performance, Ultimate Outdoors and Urban Escape. ![]() The new design ethos the company is employing for its future European electric cars is called “Adventurous Spirit” and the company claims it is simply channeling the 120 years of Ford’s traditions into the new designs. The hood line is high and the front is chunky with strong wheel arches and big wheels - the car will look ready for adventure and that’s the message Ford wants to send to the potential buyers. The design will be completely different and judging from just that one corner, we can safely say Ford will look strong. Artist's impression of the upcoming Ford EV With a planned 2022 launch and a target price of 45,000, the Byton M-Byte is a cross between a hatchback and a. That’s maybe too strong of a statement - the two cars will share the MEB ( soon to be MEB+) platform and will be competitors in the same way the Skoda Enyaq competes with its siblings from VW. Ten electric SUVs are already on the market, and 20 more are on the horizon. We can fully appreciate the size of the upcoming EV and the general shape of it - we are certainly looking at a smaller Ford Explorer with familiar angles and stance.įord wants its new EV to compete with the likes of Nissan Ariya and Toyota bZ4X but the company executives avoided mentioning VW ID 4 - that’s because essentially, the new Ford will be a dressed-up ID 4. The refit is scheduled to be completed in March which is exactly when the production crossover will be unveiled with production to begin in July that year.Īlthough only a small part of the car was shown in the photo, we can realize there is a brand new light signature, not too-different from the one on Ford F-150 Lightning. It all falls into place now - Fiesta is bowing out after decades of service and the factory where it was made is undergoing a multi-million refit to be able to produce the next generation electric cars. He confirmed as well that the unveiling is just around the corner and that the car will be manufactured in Cologne, Germany. Until now, Ford kept its first all-electric crossover away from prying eyes but Sander couldn’t help himself and posted a photo of himself next to the car, on Twitter. ![]() The company is completely refreshing its European portfolio with EVs taking over from its gasoline and diesel powered predecessors. General Manager of Ford Europe, Martin Sander, just teased the upcoming electric crossover that is planned to replace the outgoing Fiesta early next year. ![]()
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