Ford scales back ev production, dealing a blow to new jersey's gas car ban dreams

TRENTON, NJ – Ford just threw a wrench in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious plan to ban gas-powered cars by 2035, and it looks like the auto giant is putting the brakes on its all-electric dreams. If you were hoping for a futuristic world filled with sleek, silent EVs cruising down the highways, Ford’s latest move might have you pumping the brakes on that vision.

Last week, Ford made a big announcement that has everyone in the car world buzzing.

The company is shifting gears, stepping away from its plan to roll out an all-electric, three-row SUV. Instead, they’re hitting the hybrid highway.

Yep, Ford is going hybrid for its next batch of three-row SUVs, and they’ve got a pretty solid reason for it: cold, hard cash.

“We’re all about transforming Ford into a higher-growth, higher-margin, more efficient business,” said John Lawler, Ford’s vice chair and CFO, during a media call. Translation: these new cars need to make money, and if EVs aren’t raking it in, it’s time to rethink the strategy.

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Ford’s decision isn’t just a speed bump for the company’s plans—it’s a major roadblock for Governor Murphy’s goal of eliminating gas-powered cars by 2035.

The push for electric vehicles (EVs) has been a hallmark of many left-leaning environmental initiatives, with Vice President Harris being a vocal supporter of transitioning to cleaner, greener cars. However, with major players like Ford taking a detour from the all-electric route, the road to an EV-dominated future is looking a lot less certain.

This move by Ford highlights a broader hesitation within the auto industry. While EVs have been the shiny new toy that everyone’s been talking about, the reality is that hybrid vehicles are proving to be a safer bet, especially in a market where infrastructure, technology, and customer interest are still catching up to the electric revolution.

So, what does this mean for the future of cars in America? For now, it looks like hybrids are going to be the main event, with all-electric vehicles taking a back seat. And for those hoping to see gas cars disappear by 2035, well, that

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