Etiqueta: Industry
Ford weighs partnership with BYD for hybrid battery supply
News of a potential Ford–BYD partnership isn’t entirely surprising, given how openly Ford CEO Jim Farley has praised Chinese EV tech. (3 min. read)
Germany’s €3 Billion EV Subsidy Will Be Open to Chinese Brands
Germany’s €3 billion ($3.5 billion) subsidy program for electric vehicles will be open to all manufacturers, including Chinese brands, as the government seeks to revive sales in Europe’s largest car market.
Ford considers sourcing hybrid batteries from BYD, WSJ reports
Ford is in talks with China’s BYD to supply batteries for hybrid vehicles as the automaker shifts focus from EVs, WSJ reports.
Spotlight Dims for EVs at Detroit Auto Show
U.S. pure-EV market share was just under 8% in 2025, with 1.23 million EVs sold — a slight decline from 2024.
Ford, BYD Discuss Hybrid Battery Supply for Overseas Plants
Ford is in talks with BYD about supplying hybrid batteries for international factories, with no deal imminent and political scrutiny emerging.
Ford and BYD discuss hybrid battery supply outside US
Ford Motor and China’s BYD are holding talks over a possible battery supply arrangement for some of Ford’s hybrid vehicles.
At Detroit auto show, spotlight dims for EVs
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warns of worsening auto industry under Trump’s...
In a tale of two speeches, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has offered a rebuttal to President Donald Trump's defense of his tariff policies, made just days before by the president in Detroit.
