# CATL to license battery technology to Ford for Michigan plant

CATL has accepted Ford's invitation to collaborate on its $3.5 billion EV battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, by licensing its LFP battery technology. The plant is expected to open in 2026 and employ 2,500 people.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2023-02-14
- Where: Marshall, Michigan, United States
- Value: $3.50B
- Jobs: 2,500
- Status: announced
- Products: lithium iron phosphate batteries
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Ford Motor Company](https://endata.com/companies/3544.md) (partner)
- [Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited](https://endata.com/companies/21803.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [govt.chinadaily.com.cn](https://govt.chinadaily.com.cn/s/202302/14/WS63ef3bdf498ea274927b010e/catl-welcomes-collaboration-with-ford-in-us.html), 2023-02-14: "We are working together to provide the market with the most competitive products."

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