Ford could announce as early as Monday that it’s partnering with China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co to build a $3.5 billion iron phosphate battery plant outside of Marshall, Michigan.
Electric vehicle maker Rivian is laying off another six percent of its workforce. As with the previous round of cuts, Rivian says it's focusing resources on increasing production and becoming profitable.
Ford has lowered the prices of its Mustang Mach-E and extended-range battery. At least one model of the EV is again eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit too.
Electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell vehicles accounted for 18.8 percent of all new car sales in California this past year, according to the state's Energy Commission.