Ford Motor Company is rescheduling the launch of the upcoming electric cars at its assembly plant in Oakville, Ontario, as it continues to expand a complex business formula for producing its next-generation electric cars, adding the structure of new amenities and the conversion of existing cars. plants.
The company continues to invest in a wide variety of systems as it strives to create a complete diversity of electric vehicles. These project the progression of a differentiated EV industry that is developing profitably over time, while Ford offers its consumers the right mix of gasoline. hybrids and electric cars based on existing demand.
At the same time, Ford is expanding its hybrid electric vehicle offerings. By the end of the decade, the company plans to offer hybrid powertrains across its Ford Blue lineup in North America. In the first quarter of 2024, Ford’s EV sales were up 86% and hybrid sales were up 42% year-over-year.
“As the second-largest electric vehicle brand in the U. S. , we are proud to be a part of the company’s largest electric vehicle brand. “In the U. S. over the past two years, we are committed to building a successful electric vehicle business, capitalizing wisely on and bringing to market the right gasoline, hybrid, and all-electric cars at the right time. ” said Jim Farley, Ford chairman and chief executive officer. Our revolutionary next-generation electric cars will be brand new and fully software-compatible, with ever-improving virtual reports and a host of potential services. “
The transformation of the Oakville Assembly Plant (a complete redesign of the gasoline-powered vehicle assembly plant into an electric vehicle production complex) is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2024, as planned.
Preparations continue for the market launch of Ford’s new three-row electric cars at the Oakville Assembly Complex, which the company has announced will be brought forward from 2025 to 2027. The additional time will allow the three-row core electric car market to expand further and allow Ford to take advantage of emerging battery technology.
“We appreciate our Canadian teammates and understand that this delay will have an effect on this wonderful team,” Farley said. “We are fully committed to production in Canada and believe this move will help us build successful corporate expansion over the long term. “
The company will work with Unifor to mitigate the effect of the delayed release on its workforce in Oakville.
“We are committed to taking care of our valued Oakville workers in this transition,” said Bev Goodman, president and CEO of Ford of Canada. “While this update calls for a timeline review, it will contribute to a viable and developing future for our company, our workers and our distributors. “
The creation of the BlueOval City campus, Ford’s new auto production complex that includes the Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center assembly plant, is progressing on schedule. In addition to the paint shop and vehicle assembly equipment, the installation of around 4,000 tonnes of stamping is also underway. The device will produce stamped portions of sheet steel for Ford’s next all-new electric truck.
Ford plans to begin deliveries of the new truck to consumers in 2026 and gradually ramp up production to ensure quality. The Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center will be Ford’s first Industry 4. 0 plant, combining automation and connectivity to deliver quality and efficiency.
Potential workers will meet with Ford representatives at the new Ford Tennessee Discovery Center in Brownsville, Tennessee, as soon as it opens. The plant’s leadership team brings together executives from around the world, adding Ford veterans and skills from Tesla, Amazon, Meta. , Toyota, and FedEx.
In addition, Ford is moving forward with the expansion of the Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake, Ohio, to produce an all-new electric-applied vehicle for Ford Pro consumers by the middle of the decade.
Half of the metal design is built on site, the interior slabs are poured, the concrete walls are erected, and masonry begins on the interior walls. Ford plans to begin installing the equipment at the Ohio meeting plant in the spring of 2025.
Designer paints continue on Ford’s next-generation electric cars. A team at Skunkpaintingss in California is developing a smaller, low-cost, cost-effective, and flexible EV platform that can house multiple cars in peak volumes. Alan Clarke leads the team, which includes Auto Motive Power (AMP) employees following Ford’s acquisition of the EV energy control startup in late 2023.
Meanwhile, it is making progress at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan in Marshall, Michigan, and the BlueOval SK joint venture’s battery plants in Tennessee and Kentucky.
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