Ford Wants To Develop Its Own Battery Chemistries For Hybrids, Electric Cars, But Why?

Lithium-ion battery pack installation in 2012 Ford Focus Electric at Wayne Assembly Plant

When it announced a range increase for its 2017 Focus Electric earlier this month, Ford executives also revealed an intriguing snippet about the company’s battery plans. The company is conducting its own research into fundamental battery chemistries, and could develop its own cells for use in future electrified vehicles. The question then becomes… …read more