Incentive programs for battery-electric vehicles that reward local automakers but exclude BEVs built in China and other non-European locations are becoming more popular as countries look to offer targeted support to promote the shift to zero-emission mobility. The new Electric Car Grant in the U.K. follows the Ecobonus scheme in France in selecting only those cars that score highest across a range of environmental metrics linked to where both the car and battery are built. “France basically excludes vehi ...

Key Takeaways Ford is recalling 1.45M vehicles, including SUVs, trucks, vans and Lincoln models.The recall addresses faulty rearview cameras that may show blank or distorted images.Ford expects more than $5B EV loss this year, given intensifying pressure from recall expenses.Ford (F) is back in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. The automaker is recalling more than 1.45 million vehicles, including popular SUVs, trucks and vans, due to faulty rearview cameras, according to the National Highway Traffic Safe ...