Ford is making progress on the construction of its BlueOval City mega-campus in West Tennessee. The campus will be home to Ford's next-generation electric truck, known as Project T3, and will have the capacity to produce up to 500,000 EV trucks per year at full capacity. This move will support Ford's goal of manufacturing 2 million EVs annually across the globe by late 2026 and achieving carbon neutrality.
To become Ford's first carbon-neutral vehicle manufacturing and battery campus, BlueOval City will use renewable and carbon-free electricity. The campus will include an on-site supplier park and a fully integrated battery manufacturing site to streamline production and minimize emissions.
BlueOval City is a $5.6 billion investment jointly funded by Ford and SK On, which is expected to create around 6,000 new jobs. As part of this effort, Ford is launching an education and training program called BlueOval Learning to equip future employees with the necessary skills.
With the introduction of BlueOval Learning, a talent development program focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and work-based learning experiences, Ford is committed to building a skilled workforce for the EV future.
Scheduled to begin production in 2025, Ford's BlueOval City mega-campus represents a significant leap forward in the company's dedication to EVs, sustainable manufacturing, and job creation. With ambitious production goals and a focus on workforce development, Ford is aiming to maintain its position as a leading EV manufacturer and contribute to the industry's shift towards a more environmentally friendly future.
Source: Ford