BERLIN, Sept 16 (Reuters) – Ford announced on Tuesday that it plans to eliminate up to 1,000 positions linked to electric vehicle manufacturing at its facility in Cologne, Germany, citing sluggish market demand. "Consumer interest in electric vehicles across Europe continues to fall short of industry projections," the automaker stated. "As a result, Ford will transition its Cologne factory to a single daily shift starting in January 2026," the company explained, noting that