Ford's F-150 Lightning production back on track after temporary halt

Ford has resumed production of the F-150 Lightning electric truck after a six-week shutdown to upgrade its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan. The automaker expects to triple its production capacity, with an annualized rate of 150,000 units starting this fall. The factory improvements include new equipment for precision measurements and validation, as well as the hiring of 1,200 new workers. Ford aims to reduce waiting times and meet the increased demand for the popular EV, which saw a sixfold spike in orders after a recent price drop.