Limited supply of automotive-grade lithium

[ChasingCoral]

Yes, given that the Changan Ford joint venture is solely for the manufacture of Ford branded products for the Chinese market, this article merely indicates that they are looking to build a hybrid for the Chinese market that uses the BYD batteries.

Hybrids and BEVs no doubt.

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[eager2own]

Hybrids and BEVs no doubt.

I agree that’s likely what will happen, although the document this article relies on only addresses a new hybrid model.
In any event, the fact that the joint venture Ford’s had in China for eight years would use locally sourced batteries for its Chinese products is hardly surprising, and I wouldn’t read it as an indication that it must affect other models or that it’s a trend for greater dependence on Chinese products.

 

[dbsb3233]

I agree that’s likely what will happen, although the document this article relies on only addresses a new hybrid model.
In any event, the fact that the joint venture Ford’s had in China for eight years would use locally sourced batteries for its Chinese products is hardly surprising, and I wouldn’t read it as an indication that it must affect other models or that it’s a trend for greater dependence on Chinese products.

Good points by you and the others. I hadn't though about it potentially being just for vehicles manufactured and sold for the Chinese market.

 

[TheSteelRider]

Good points by you and the others. I hadn't though about it potentially being just for vehicles manufactured and sold for the Chinese market.

"Keep it in the family" is the phrase that comes to mind any time I read news about China with respect to any business ventures.

 

[Sweetwater]

Ford batteries to come from Korea.

LG Chem

General Motors: Chevrolet Volt Gen 1, Gen 2, Chevy Spark, Chevy Bolt, Cadillac ELR Groupe Renault: Renault ZOE, Renault Twizy Hyundai: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Ford Motor Company: Ford Focus Electric, Ford Mustang Mach-E Volvo Cars:[12][13] Volvo S60 II, Volvo V60,[14] Volvo XC90 II,[15] Volvo S90/V90 II[16]

1995

4.5 (2017)

Yes

lithium-ion

Yes

 

[dbsb3233]

Ford batteries to come from Korea.

LG Chem

General Motors: Chevrolet Volt Gen 1, Gen 2, Chevy Spark, Chevy Bolt, Cadillac ELR Groupe Renault: Renault ZOE, Renault Twizy Hyundai: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Ford Motor Company: Ford Focus Electric, Ford Mustang Mach-E Volvo Cars:[12][13] Volvo S60 II, Volvo V60,[14] Volvo XC90 II,[15] Volvo S90/V90 II[16]

1995

4.5 (2017)

Yes

lithium-ion

Yes

From a Korean company. But they have plants all over the world. Including the US.

The Mach-e batteries are actually made at the LG Chem plant in Wroclaw, Poland.

 

[Sweetwater]

One more plant coming soon to northeast Ohio.

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[dbsb3233]

One more plant coming soon to northeast Ohio.

new ev battery plant ohio

I was just about to post that, seeing that you're from Ohio.

https://businessjournaldaily.com/gm-lg-chem-select-lordstown-site-for-plant/

 

[Billyk24]

One more plant coming soon to northeast Ohio.

new ev battery plant ohio

It has been under construction for a number of months as it is across the turnpike from the old GM plant.

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