What's Driving Electric Car Production?

Ford CEO Mark Fields discusses the company's electric car production, the impact of a Fed rate hike on auto manufacturing and sub-prime car loans.

Dec 14, 2015

Ford CEO Mark Fields discusses the company's electric car production, the impact of a Fed rate hike on auto manufacturing and sub-prime car loans.

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