Ford and Renault partner on European electric vehicle production

Ford and Renault have announced a partnership to collaborate on electric vehicle production in Europe, according to Procurement Magazine. The agreement aims to strengthen both manufacturers' positions in the European EV market, though specific production volumes and facility locations were not disclosed in the available excerpt.

Why it matters: Joint manufacturing partnerships can reshape the European charging infrastructure landscape by influencing where new EV volumes will be concentrated, potentially creating procurement opportunities for charging operators in regions where production facilities are established or expanded.