Ford invests billions to revolutionize affordable EV production in America
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Ford is investing $2 billion to overhaul its Louisville Assembly Plant with a new, innovative 'universal production system' for affordable EVs, including a mid-sized pickup, by replacing traditional assembly lines with a three-branched system that reduces parts, speeds up production, and involves fewer workers, aiming to compete with Chinese EV manufacturers and adapt to industry changes.
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- Ford announces $2 billion investment in Louisville assembly plant aimed at cheap EVs CNBC
- Ford announces $5 billion US investment as part of its ‘next Model T moment’ CNN
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