Ford’s Mile-Long Michigan Battery Plant on Track Despite Political Hurdles

Ford’s mile-long Michigan battery plant on track despite political hurdles

MARSHALL, MI - Ford Motor Co. says it’s on track to open a massive electric vehicle battery plant in southwest Michigan despite facing political pressure, local pushback and a federal bill that could cut its tax incentives.

Ford to ‘stick behind’ Marshall plant as budget bill threatens EV battery tax credit

By Breana Noble, The Detroit News Lisa Drake, Ford Motor Co.’s vice president of Technology Platform Programs and EV Systems, said the Dearborn automaker is sticking behind its $3 billion investment in south-central Michigan for a new battery plant that’s 60% completed, after the company’s leaders said a proposed federal budget could put the site “in peril.” Executive Chairman Bill Ford made the remark regarding the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” bei…

Ford To Proceed With $3 Billion Battery Plant Despite Potential Tax Incentive Loss Under Trump's Budget Plan: 'We Stick Behind Our Investments' - Ford Motor (NYSE:F), General Motors (NYSE:GM)

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) is determined to move forward with the construction of its $3 billion battery plant in Michigan, even if the project loses its eligibility for federal tax incentives.

Ford plows ahead on EV battery factory amid political storm

Ford Warns of Potential Job Losses in Michigan Due to Possible EV Tax Credit Changes

Ford Motor has issued a warning regarding potential job losses at its electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Michigan, should the U.S. Congress decide to roll back existing subsidies for clean energy product manufacturers. The plant, expected to begin operations next year, plans to employ 1,700 workers. This announcement underscores the broader implications of policy changes on the U.S. clean energy sector and its competitiveness, particularly a…

Ford revives LFP battery tech initially 'made in the USA'

Ford is moving forward with the construction of its battery plant near Detroit, aiming to produce lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery cells on a domestic scale. The project represents not only a strategic leap toward more affordable electric vehicles but also a symbolic homecoming for a battery technology that was born in the US and later perfected in China. Despite political headwinds against the further adoption of EV technology by American c…