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It could be the other way around; that Ford sees them as a potential customer for the various non-EV-specific parts that go into cars, and that a start-up might
by elihu 5y ago
It could be the other way around; that Ford sees them as a potential customer for the various non-EV-specific parts that go into cars, and that a start-up might not have the infrastructure to make themselves.
Or they could collaborate on charging standards and access to networks of fast-chargers.
- tenuousemphasis 5y agoDoes Ford make many of their own parts? I was under the impression that they outsourced most of that to third parties and mostly did assembly.
- thenewwazoo 5y agoFord make the parts that are unique to Ford vehicles, like chassis and engines. Things like seats and brakes, which are common to all vehicles, are bought.