Ford is looking for a ‘CO2 pool’ in Europe to achieve the average emissions standard of 95 grams of CO2 per km, according to a statement. The reason for this is problems with the battery pack of the Kuga PHEV, which means that production of that model has been halted. As a result, Ford is no longer able to independently achieve the target this year.
The Kuga PHEV was an important model for Ford this year. Thanks to the plug-in hybrid, the brand was on track to reach the CO2 standard of 95 grams per km, even within corona restrictions. According to a report by the European Institute Transport & Environment, the brand was only 1.4 grams away from achieving the target. Problems with the Kuga’s battery, however, have led to a production stop, leaving Ford’s plan in the water. That is why the brand is now looking to join an open pool to still achieve the target. Ford Netherlands confirms this opposite Techzle. The spokesman could not say which group Ford may join. Ford has achieved the CO2 target for company cars. In that segment, the brand has opened an open pool, which Volkswagen has already joined, among others.
Ford has a number of options. Renault has recently opened a group, but Volvo also wants to according to the Financial Times start selling emission credits to other manufacturers. A number of manufacturers are already working together in Europe. Volkswagen and MG are together in a CO2 pool, Tesla and FCA work together according to the same principle. Toyota and Mazda are also involved in such an exchange of CO2 emissions. It will be clear later which party Ford will work with.