Group 1 - Ford is in deep discussions with BYD to establish a partnership for battery procurement for its hybrid models, with negotiations ongoing regarding the specific cooperation model [1] - If the agreement is reached, Ford will collaborate with BYD, a leading Chinese automotive company known for its advanced technology and cost advantages, as Ford shifts focus from electric vehicles to hybrids [1][3] - Ford announced a strategic shift to prioritize hybrid vehicles, aiming for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles to account for about half of its global sales by 2030 [1] Group 2 - BYD has been expanding its battery production capacity, primarily in China, while also increasing its presence in Southeast Asia, Europe, and Brazil [2] - BYD's battery shipments grew by 47% last year, reaching 286 GWh, indicating strong demand and production capabilities [2] - Ford is facing challenges with slowing electric vehicle demand and plans to expand its fuel vehicle lineup and hybrid options, which will require more batteries suitable for hybrid vehicles [3] Group 3 - Ford and BYD have a history of collaboration, having previously worked together in China since 2020, where BYD supplied batteries for Ford's joint venture with Changan [4] - Ford is constructing a battery plant in Michigan, planning to use technology from Chinese battery manufacturer CATL to produce low-cost batteries for its upcoming electric pickup truck [4]

【文/观察者网 潘昱辰 编辑/赵乾坤】据《华尔街日报》1月16日报道，知情人士透露，福特汽车正在与 比亚迪商讨为其部分混合动力车型采购电池，并可能将电池进口到福特在美国以外的工厂。 知情人士称，两家公司仍在讨论这种合作将如何运作。谈判仍在进行中，且有可能无法达成协议。 对此传言，观察者网向比亚迪方面求证，截至发稿尚未得到回应。 比亚迪出海汽车 东方IC 福特F-150生产线 东方IC 然而，这项潜在合作引发了美国政客和美国汽车高管们的担忧，认为其将对美国汽车工业构成威胁。法 利曾表示，福特计划推出的3万美元电动皮卡，将是对正在全球夺取市场份额的中国品牌的回应。 在《华尔街日报》报道了这项潜在交易后，美国总统特朗普的贸易顾问彼得·纳瓦罗在X平台上妄言，福 特的想法是在支撑中国竞争对手的供应链，并让自己更容易受到"勒索"。 事实上，已有多家美国汽车制造商与外国电池制造商建立合作关系。如通用汽车和福特都曾与韩国电动 制造商建立合资企业。 福特和比亚迪早有合作渊源。早在2020年，中国合资企业长安福特生产的汽车上就曾使用比亚迪电池。 其后比亚迪也曾主动联系福特，希望为销往其他市场的福特汽车提供电池。 对福特而言，随着 ...