Ford Invests $900M to Build Electric Vehicles in Michigan

Ford plans to invest $850 million in its Flat Rock plant near Detroit, initially intended for a Mustang-inspired electric SUV, which was later moved to Mexico. The plant will now focus on electric and autonomous vehicles. This investment aims to influence upcoming UAW negotiations, with Ford adopting a cooperative approach compared to GM's more confrontational stance. The investment also impacts job dynamics, with a shift reduction at the plant.

What was the initial plan for the Mustang-inspired electric SUV?

• To build it in Flat Rock

• To build it in Europe

• To build it in Mexico

• To build it in Canada

What change did Ford make regarding the production at Flat Rock?

• They closed the plant

• They decided to produce electric cars

• They decided to produce only autonomous vehicles

• They shifted all production to Mexico

How is Ford planning to adjust operations at the Flat Rock plant?

• By moving operations to another state

• By closing the plant

• By reducing to one shift

• By increasing the number of shifts

What is Ford's approach in the upcoming UAW negotiations?

• Outsourcing jobs overseas

• Ignoring the UAW

• Offering a 'carrot' with investment

• Using a 'stick' approach

How does Ford's negotiation strategy differ from GM's?

• Ford is not negotiating at all

• Ford is using a 'carrot' approach

• Ford is using a 'stick' approach

• Ford is more aggressive