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Western Automakers Restructure EV Strategies Towards Vertical Integration & Powertrain Flexibility
Re-aligning EV strategy to include new cathode
Focusing on hybrids and in-house production
Adopting a more flexible ‘multi-energy’ approach
Focus on cost-cutting and leveraging MEB platform
Paused production of EVs at Factory Zero and stopped production of e-vans at the CAMI plant
Dissolving JV with SK ON “BlueOval SK” and halting Ford F-150 Lightning
Removed pledge to sell 100% BEVs in Europe by 2030
Launching affordable EVs in the €25k mark starting in 2026
Diversifying EV powertrain mix to also include hybrids and EREVs - 50% by 2030
Adopting EREVs for larger e-SUVs and pickup trucks
Use LFP in lower range models and standardize battery packs
Retrofitting production lines at Samsung SDI plant in Indiana to include LFP Suspending phase 2 of a its NMCA battery materials plant expansion with POSCO in Becancour, Quebec Investing in LMR cathode production with long-time partner LGES to start in 2027
Source: Pivot Research, company announcements
Adopting the ‘Universal EV Platform’ for more affordable BEV lines starting in 2027
Halted development a Chrysler mid-size EV and the RAM 1500 REV truck
Partnered with Renault for vehicles on the European market
Started production of B10 to e-SUV through partnership with Leapmoter in Europe
Launched BESS business that will have 20GWh of annual capacity by 2027
The NextStar Energy plant in partnership with LGES will include lines for LFP for BESS applications
Expected to introduce 15 new EV models by 2027 Plans in place to expand EV production in the U.S. (NC + KY), Thailand and Argentina
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