Kentucky factory that built gas cars for 70 years is now EV-only after a $2 billion overhaul
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Ford's Louisville Assembly Plant completed a $2 billion retooling to shift from 70 years of gas-vehicle production to EV-only manufacturing of the Fathom truck, removing 25,000 tons of equipment and pouring concrete across 230,000 square feet. The new "assembly tree" process is expected to cut net assembly time by 15% and reduce tailpipe pollution as EV adoption grows.
The article notes Ford initially said retooling was complete on Aug. 13, then updated that conversion was still underway; the plant's readiness for full production remains in progress.
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