Why Ford expands partnership with top Chinese battery maker


With its CATL partnership, Ford expects to claim valuable federal tax credits while also leveraging Chinese innovation. — Bloomberg

FORD Motor Co cut back its electric vehicle (EV) plans last week in a major announcement, but it simultaneously placed a big bet on a new business line: producing batteries for energy storage.

The pivot was made possible by Ford’s unique access to Chinese technology.

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