This Ford vs. GM Feud Could Shape the Future of EVs in America

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Visitors check out the latest Ford F-150 Lightning electric vehicle on Sept. 14 during the 2023 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in the U.S. Photo: VCG

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By Andrew Duehren

(The Wall Street Journal) — In June, Ford Motor Chief Executive Jim Farley pitched visiting members of Congress on the company’s plans for a $3.5 billion battery factory. Using Chinese battery technology at the Michigan plant, he argued, was a smart way for the U.S. to catch up with China’s expertise.