On the Dash:A U.S. lawmaker is questioning Ford’s partnership with Chinese battery maker CATL. Ford plans to repurpose Kentucky and Michigan plants for LFP and energy storage batteries. Ford is under congressional review for its partnership with Chinese battery manufacturer CATL, which involves repurposing U.S. battery plants to produce lithium iron phosphate cells and grid-scale energy storage systems. Ford’s plans build on a 2023 announcement to construct a $3 billion battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, using CATL technology. Questions about licensing, joint ventures, and eligibility for federal incentives could influence the timeline and structure of Ford’s battery operations in the coming years.