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In a pivot, Ford now plans to produce extended range EVs (XEVs) — essentially plug-in hybrids equipped with internal combustion engines functioning as generators. These vehicles can purportedly reach up to 700 miles, combining traditional gas engines with EV batteries. This move indicates a retreat from full BEV (battery electric vehicle) offerings, aligning more with hybrid technology that has historically been more familiar and, for now, more palatable to consumers.