Blue Oval Begins Production in Marshall, 11,500 Employment Applications Submitted

Blue Oval begins production in Marshall, 11,500 employment applications submitted

MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) Ford Motor Company has officially launched initial battery cell production at its new BlueOval Battery Park Michigan in Marshall. The automaker announced that team members are now assembling their first full lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic cells, spanning from slurry and coating to final inspection, making the site the first automaker-backed plant to build these cost-effective batteries in the United States. Currently …

Ford begins US production of LFP battery cells, paving the way for cheaper EVs

Ford has taken a decisive step toward reshoring the electric‑vehicle supply chain in the United States, beginning production of lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) battery cells at its new BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall, Michigan. The move positions Ford to become the first automaker to manufacture LFP cells domestically for mainstream consumer EVs, marking a major milestone in the company's...