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Bayard

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6. Plant is supposed to be retro-fitted to build batteries for data centers, etc.

Reply to JT45242 (Reply #4)

Tue Dec 16, 2025, 04:57 PM

Dec 16

"Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said through a spokesperson Monday that the state will remain the "EV battery capital of the U.S. ... despite the President's shortsighted attacks on the industry." Beshear said he's in direct contact with Ford leadership on a restructured future project."

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All 1,600 Kentucky battery plant employees laid off as Ford pivots away from EV business [View all] Bayard Dec 16 OP

Merry Christmas from kraznov SheltieLover Dec 16 #1

Smart move Greg_In_SF Dec 16 #2

Infrastructure needs to be built up... haele Dec 16 #3

Ford's problem, specifically, Greg_In_SF Dec 16 #5

Hope Beshear and all KY communities demand that Ford pay back all tax breaks and subsidies. Let Mango Mussolini pay JT45242 Dec 16 #4

Plant is supposed to be retro-fitted to build batteries for data centers, etc. Bayard Dec 16 #6