How Ford, CATL worked for years to seal deal on a $3.5 billion battery plant

For executives on both sides of the Pacific, Ford Motor Co.’s controversial deal to build a $3.5 billion electrical-motor vehicle battery plant in Michigan making use of Chinese technology was…

Ford sets EV battery factory plan with China’s CATL

DETROIT – Ford Motor reported Monday it will collaborate with a Chinese supplier on a new $3.5 billion battery plant for electric vehicles in Michigan, inspite of tensions in between…

Tesla supplier CATL evaluating battery swapping business overseas

CATL is the world’s major electric powered vehicle battery maker and provider to the likes of Tesla and Ford. Pavlo Gonchar | Sopa Illustrations or photos | Lightrocket | Getty…

CATL developing new battery materials to improve energy density

BEIJING — China’s CATL is doing the job on new battery supplies that can strengthen strength density by 10% to 20% compared to iron phosphate batteries, the firm’s chairman said,…