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Ford sources battery capacity and raw materials for 600K EV annual run rate by late 2023, 2M by end of 2026; adding LFP

Green Car Congress

Ford announced a series of initiatives for sourcing battery capacity and raw materials that light a clear path to reach its targeted annual run rate of 600,000 electric vehicles by late 2023 and more than 2 million by the end of 2026. Ford announced that Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.,

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Ford will use module-less LFP batteries from CATL

Push EVs

Ford will use module-less LFP (LiFePO4) batteries from CATL to cut costs by 10-15 percent starting next year. The company detailed its global vehicle portfolio plans supporting these production goals as part of its Ford+ plan. Ford announced that Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., DEARBORN, Mich., DEARBORN, Mich.,

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Opinion: Will Lithium Be Our Next Energy Crisis?

Clean Fleet Report

domestic supply of lithium. Ford has announced its plan to lead the charge by investing $11.4 By 2035, all new cars and light-duty trucks sold in California must be zero-emission vehicles. Our domestic supply chain simply isn’t ready. year over year, we don’t have nearly enough supply. billion in EV production.

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US EV policy to boost free trade agreement nations in battery metal trade – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The US aims to achieve 67 % of new light-duty auto sales being electric vehicles by 2032, a substantial increase from 6.6 % in 2022. Efforts by the Biden administration to establish FTA-like agreements with other key players, including nickel giant Indonesia and Argentina, are underway.

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