Ford has broken ground at BlueOval City in Stanton, Tennessee. This groundbreaking event took place less than a year after the company and SK On announced a $5.6 billion investment in West Tennessee. Here are some key details about BlueOval City:
- Location: BlueOval City is a 4,100-acre (approximately 6-square-mile) industrial park located in Haywood County, near Stanton, Tennessee. It’s just twelve miles from Brownsville, Tennessee1.
- Purpose: The facility will become Ford’s largest and most advanced auto production complex in its 119-year history. It will house an assembly plant where Ford will build the next-generation electric truck, along with an adjacent battery plant supplied by SK Innovation2.
- Job Creation: BlueOval City is expected to create approximately 6,000 new jobs when production begins in 2025. This significant investment will strengthen the local community and contribute to the state’s economy3.
- Electric Vehicle Focus: As America’s No. 2 electric vehicle brand, Ford aims to reach a 2 million EV production run rate globally by late 2026. BlueOval City plays a crucial role in achieving this goal2.
- Construction Progress: Since March, crews have moved over 4.6 million cubic yards of soil, laid nearly 370,000 tons of stone, and installed more than 4,600 deep foundations. The scale of construction is impressive, equivalent to filling thousands of backyard swimming pools and stacking Eiffel Towers end to end2.
In summary, BlueOval City represents Ford’s commitment to electric vehicles and innovation, and it will have a transformative impact on the region and the automotive industry.
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