Controversy Sparks over Ford Marshall Battery Plant
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Recap: Ford Marshall Battery Plant's Anticipated 42 GWh Annual Production
In February this year, Ford announced plans. They will spend $3.5 billion. This money is for ford marshall battery plant. They will use battery tech from CATL, a leading battery company. The tech is called Lithium Iron Phosphate CTP. The plant will make 35 GWh of batteries at first. It will start in 2026.CATL confirmed it does not own the plant. It is only giving Ford a license for its tech. CATL will help build and run the plant. Some equipment will come from China.In May, Ford said more. They expect the plant to make 42 GWh of batteries each year once fully running.