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Ford European hybrid C-Max to be built in Spain
Bryce G. Hoffman / The Detroit News
Ford Motor Co. announced its first hybrids for the European market today: traditional gasoline-electric and plug-in versions of its new Ford C-Max, which will launch in 2013.
Both vehicles will be built at the company's plant in Valencia, Spain, which will also produce gasoline and diesel versions of the new crossover.
Ford is investing almost $410 million in the factory, including $36 million to cover the costs of the hybrid programs. The Spanish government and regional administration are providing grant assistance
"The Hybrid Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Electric derivatives of the all-new Ford C-Max are great news for the Valencia plant and region, for Spain, and for Ford customers across Europe," said John Fleming, head of Ford of Europe, at a ceremony there Monday.
"Our Valencia Plant here in Spain will build these new C-Max five-seat hybrid models exclusively for European customers seeking a practical, efficient and affordable environmental vehicle."
Ford European hybrid C-Max to be built in Spain
Bryce G. Hoffman / The Detroit News
Ford Motor Co. announced its first hybrids for the European market today: traditional gasoline-electric and plug-in versions of its new Ford C-Max, which will launch in 2013.
Both vehicles will be built at the company's plant in Valencia, Spain, which will also produce gasoline and diesel versions of the new crossover.
Ford is investing almost $410 million in the factory, including $36 million to cover the costs of the hybrid programs. The Spanish government and regional administration are providing grant assistance
"The Hybrid Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Electric derivatives of the all-new Ford C-Max are great news for the Valencia plant and region, for Spain, and for Ford customers across Europe," said John Fleming, head of Ford of Europe, at a ceremony there Monday.
"Our Valencia Plant here in Spain will build these new C-Max five-seat hybrid models exclusively for European customers seeking a practical, efficient and affordable environmental vehicle."