Key Takeaways Both the leading automakers, Ford Motor Company (F) and Stellantis N.V. (STLA) , have recently announced strategic partnerships to strengthen their respective long-term growth. On May 18, 2026, Ford Energy signed a five-year agreement with EDF Group to supply up to 20 GWh of battery energy storage systems for U.S. grid-scale projects beginning in 2028. On June 17, 2026, Stellantis announced a partnership with Wayve and Uber Technologies to accelerate the global deployment of Level 4 autonomous ...