Report shows Blue Oval City, Lightning ‘crucial’ to Ford’s long-term goals
Ford plans to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, and its operations in West Tennessee are at the frontier of that goal, according to its latest sustainability report.
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Ford plans to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, and its operations in West Tennessee are at the frontier of that goal, according to its latest sustainability report.
The Detroit construction company had its first supplier outreach meeting in January in Memphis, followed by a similar meeting in March in Jackson, Tennessee, about 45 miles east of the Megasite.
Ford now needs to secure an environmental permit before moving forward with site work at its planned $5.6 billion electric vehicle plant in West Tennessee.
“We’re looking for technical, we’re looking for operational, we’re looking for lean and professional behaviors when we think about that ideal worker of the future,” said Liliana Ramirez, Ford’s workforce development director.
Site work at Blue Oval City could begin as early as March 15, and local officials say Shelby County is poised to be an electric vehicle hub “if we dare to dream big enough.” Ford, ready to grow workforce, begins to recruit eighth-gradersRelated stories:
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HTL’s Mark Herbison visits Fayette County to speak about Blue Oval City
As electric vehicle footprint director and project manager of Blue Oval City, Greg Christensen will be tasked with helping the iconic brand transition into the era of EV.
All three Arlington aldermen up for reelection this year are leaning to seeking new four-year terms in office.
Mark Herbison, who was instrumental in the work associated with the megasite, said they weren’t willing to accept just any project for the location.
“Overall budget is holding in spite of market conditions but we have a long way to go,” Megasite CEO Clay Bright said.
Stanton has lost population, the income is low and its Downtown is gone, but a can-do mayor and a boost from Blue Oval City seem likely to change the town’s luck.
Before lawmakers approved $138 million in October, costs had already risen from $60 million to $136 million. On Dec. 20, with no discussion, the State Building Commission approved a budget revision to $274 million.
Memphis Medical District Collaborative president Rory Thomas talks about the potential growth from Ford’s planned investment and attracting outsiders to the Medical District.
The boys from rural Tennessee are doing what naughty boys in rural communities have always done. They’re metaphorically climbing up to the top of the Memphis Regional Megasite water tower to paint out what they don’t like.
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The Daily Memphian launches a special project looking at the recruitment and impact of Ford Motor Co.’s project at the Megasite of West Tennessee, beginning today with the first of three stories examining partnerships between communities and auto manufacturers.
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