Ford developed the Mustang Mach E's architecture so it could share battery cells with products from other segments.

The Japanese seem hellbent on bringing Carlos Ghosn to their brand of justice, but there is no sign of outrage over dozens of their own executives avoiding criminal charges in the U.S. stemming from several years of supplier corruption.

Traditional automakers, which have been derided as relics from the Stone Age, may outlast disruptors such as electric-car startups, ride-hailing companies and tech giants.

With technology that is efficient, quiet and pollutant free, it is no coincidence that demand for fuel cell drivetrains is gaining momentum rapidly in the auto industry.