Ford’s New EV Production System to Build Affordable Models in the US
Ford is reinventing car manufacturing to produce affordable EVs in the US, starting with a $30,000 pickup truck by 2027.
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Ford’s New EV Production System to Build Affordable Models in the US Ford’s Bold Shift to Build Affordable EVs in America The race to deliver affordable EVs in America is heating up, and Ford has just taken a historic leap. With a $2 billion investment, the automaker is transforming its Louisville Assembly Plant into a high-tech facility designed to build a new wave of cost-friendly electric vehicles. The first model in this lineup will be a mid-sized electric pickup truck priced at around $30,000, with production slated for 2027. What makes this move groundbreaking is not just the model’s affordability, but the radical overhaul of Ford’s manufacturing approach. By abandoning the traditional moving assembly line invented by Henry Ford over a century ago, the company is betting on a new “universal production system” that aims to slash costs, boost efficiency, and help the brand compete on a global scale. Image Credits:Ford/screenshot Revolutionizing the Manufacturing Process for Affordable EVs in America Ford’s decision to scrap the century-old assembly lin…