Ford’s $2 Billion Kentucky EV Gamble: Can American Jobs and Innovation Survive the Electric Shift?

In a move that signals the auto industry’s relentless push toward electric vehicles (EVs), Ford Motor Co. announced nearly $2 billion in investment to retool its Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky for EV production. This factory, which has churned out gasoline-powered cars for seven decades, is set to become a cornerstone of what Ford calls a “Model T moment” for its electric ambitions. According to Ford CEO Jim Farley, this reinvention isn’t just about embracing new technology—it’s about making EVs affordable, profitable, and built by American workers right here on U.S. soil. This vision clearly aligns with America First principles...