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<p>Motor vehicle giants Ford and Volkswagen are to join forces in making electric and autonomous vehicles which will mark the next step in the evolution of the automotive industry.<br><br>Sales of electric vehicles are climbing and sales of 3 million are expected in the US alone by 2028.<br><br>The technology employed to manufacture electric and autonomous vehicles is very costly and headway made on self-driving cars has not been as forthcoming as earlier anticipated.  This may well be the thinking behind the decision to partner up.</p>
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<p><br>An investment of around US$300 billion is expected to be made by the world’s leading car makers on battery-electric vehicles over the next 4 years.</p>
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<p><br>“Ford and VW will remain independent and fiercely competitive in the marketplace. Unlocking the synergies across a range of areas allows us to showcase the power of our global alliance in the era of smart vehicles for a smart world,” said Ford’s CEO Jim Hackett.<br></p>
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<p>Volkswagen is looking to sell some 23 million battery-electric vehicles over the next 10 years. </p>
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