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EV trucks are a long long way away to achieving ice pick up sales. The T3 isn’t replacing the f-150 anytime soon.

That makes sense to me, maybe abit of overlap for a year but that’s it.

Ford will have alot of truck plants. I can see all EV truck production eventually at Blueovalcity. I can’t see Dearborn building that old lightning long term.

Thanks, that makes sense.

Do you guys think it will be more 250, 350, 450 or the heavier duty super duties??? At OAC

That was the first thing that came to my mind when this was announced, I’m still shocked anyways. Akirby was right on the money when he stated that those EVs weren’t gonna happen at OAC. I have to admit I was shocked by this announcement. Since 2020 they couldn’t even give us an official name of the products so this is an improvement at least we know what we may actually build.

I still believe it will be Mexico or even possibly BOC but anything is possible with Ford. I’ve never seen a product that hasn’t even come out yet get bounced around to different sites.

BOC and I assume union will try to organize there

I def think it’s a factor.

You’re totally right and I remember Ford saying how they have to rethink where they’re gonna put production going forward. That was just part of the contract dispute but I really do feel it was a factor. OAC is huge like Kentucky Truck and empty so I guess it works for them.

The union quickly needs to clarify this as it’s a big issue, the hope is that workforce is maintained through attrition or however possible

I believe some of this move has to do with the last UAW battle? Anyone agree? Sure it could be a capacity thing too but it just makes me wonder if that’s part of the motivation for this move. Ford changes plans so much, good lord! Cuatitlan now will be GE2 as originally planned I predict like you said. Louisville skunkworks products. Multi energy at OAC I guess is Hybrid electric and gas. Thanks, this is great news it will be even better if they can maintain current staffing levels.

I have to give you credit Akirby, you are a smart man. How do you feel about this plan? They say 1800 jobs which I don’t understand because OAC has over 2800. A pick up truck would need more employees wouldn’t it? Yes it is good news that’s forsure but I hope all employees are back.

It is good news as Heavy Duty pick ups will be some of the last to be electrified. I believe the 3 row BEV goes to Mexico on GE2 platform. I seen a picture of the frame of the three row but I cannot post it here as I don’t want to get fired. It is long and low swooping roof like Lincoln Star concept I don’t think it’s horrible and looks better than that tarp picture that was seen.

Let’s hope it’s a two shift operation. I said that they’re creating 1800 jobs I’m not sure if I heard right. I will wait til the details are out from local 707. Thanks for the congrats, let’s hope the plan doesn’t change again.