Ford’s BYD hybrid battery talks ignite U.S. backlash as Ford pivots from EV bets
Ford is in talks with China’s BYD to supply batteries for hybrid vehicles, according to the Wall Street Journal. U.S. officials criticized the move, citing concerns over Chinese supply chains. CEO Jim Farley said Ford is pushing hybrids as EV demand slows. No deal is imminent, and Ford already uses BYD batteries in China through a joint venture.