Suburban mayors react to BlueOval delay
In the release last week, Ford Motor Co. did acknowledge “for some commercial applications and for larger vehicles, the battery cost of a pure electric vehicle remains challenging. Therefore, Ford will develop a new family of electrified three-row SUVs, which will include hybrid technologies.” (Courtesy Walbridge)
With Ford announcing a production delay at BlueOval City until late 2027, reaction from the Memphis suburban municipalities closest to the project is a mixed bag.
The automotive manufacturer announced last week it is pushing back production of the new electric “Project T3” trucks to late 2027, nearly two years from the originally anticipated start date.
The proposed plant is just north of Exit 42 on Interstate 40 about 25 miles northeast of the three suburbs in northeast Shelby County: Arlington, Bartlett and Lakeland.
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Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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