Originally published November 29 2005
Ford plans to establish its own supply network for hybrid vehicles
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Ford is undertaking efforts to establish its own supply network for its hybrid car parts after Toyota has repeatedly usurped Japanese supplies and interrupted Ford's production efforts.
the company is concerned about the efforts of Japanese automaker Toyota, the world's leader in hybrid vehicles, to squeeze its own suppliers of hybrid components, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
Ford also is considering marketing a hybrid vehicle in China --- possibly a version of its Escape Hybrid.
Other Chinese automakers are planning to sell hybrids, including the FAW-Toyota partnership and the SAIC-Volkswagen partnership.
Ford currently buys many of its hybrid components, including electric motors and transmissions, from Aisin, a member of the Toyota keiretsu.
But reports from Japan say Toyota is pushing Aisin and other suppliers to increase their shipments to Toyota, which would limit their ability to supply outside customers such as Ford.
Among the new suppliers that Ford is working with on hybrid components is Delphi, the paper said.
What this means to you: Toyota wants to increase production of the Prius and other future hybrid vehicles, which could limit suppliers' ability to provide hybrid components to other automakers, including Ford.
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