Prices for construction of electric vehicles will stay above those for internal combustion engine vehicles for multiple generations of electric vehicle models to come, Farley said Wednesday at an investor conference, according to a report.
By then, it is expected that the electric vehicles will be produced with smaller batteries, cheaper materials, and fewer parts, the report noted. Technological developments via software-driven digital services in the next decade will also lead to higher revenue and lower distribution costs, according to Farley.
Ford's software services have 600,000 subscribers at present, and that number is likely to grow as its Blue Cruise driver assistance and Ford Pro commercial customers continue to provide funding for services, including fleet management, dynamic routing, and electric vehicle charging, according to the report.Farley predicts an"acceleration of cooperation" regarding industry-wide consolidation in the years leading up to 2030, he said.
"Cooperation is essential," Farley said, adding it will be beneficial for corporations without the resources necessary to develop an ecosystem for electric vehicles.
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