{"id":21962,"date":"2025-06-05T16:18:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T16:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/akinsford\/?p=21962"},"modified":"2025-06-05T16:19:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T16:19:01","slug":"what-is-ford-blueoval-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/what-is-ford-blueoval-city\/","title":{"rendered":"A Powerhouse for Progress: What Is Ford BlueOval City?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>What Is Ford BlueOval City?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A new era in American automotive history is unfolding in western Tennessee. As electric vehicles reshape the road ahead, Ford has launched a bold manufacturing project to meet this moment. Known as BlueOval City, this all-electric campus is the future of Ford innovation\u2014and it\u2019s drawing national attention. At Akins Ford in Winder, GA, we\u2019re proud to share how this initiative is changing how EVs are built and how it\u2019s opening doors for sustainability and economic growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/new-vehicles-winder-ga\"><strong>View our inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/contact-akins-ford-in-winder-ga\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Akins Ford Answers the Question: What Is Ford BlueOval City?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, it\u2019s Ford\u2019s next big leap forward. Located in Stanton, Tennessee, <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.ford.com\/operations\/blue-oval-city.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BlueOval City<\/a> is a 3,600-acre campus dedicated to electric vehicle manufacturing. It\u2019s where Ford plans to produce its next-generation all-electric truck. But the real story is about transformation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ford is reimagining how it designs, assembles, and recycles EVs. The facility includes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssoe.com\/project\/tennessee-electric-vehicle-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center<\/a> and is designed to be carbon neutral and produce zero landfill waste. Moreover, it uses biomimicry to minimize environmental impact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you\u2019re asking \u201cwhat is Ford BlueOval City?\u201d, think of it as the epicenter of Ford\u2019s green revolution\u2014an industrial innovation zone built for the 21st century.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/06\/05161523\/Jun25_Blog09_AkinsFord_b2_o_ford_ev_truck_ext_worksite.jpeg\" alt=\"A man using a Ford EV truck as a portable generator for his construction worksite.\" class=\"wp-image-21963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/06\/05161523\/Jun25_Blog09_AkinsFord_b2_o_ford_ev_truck_ext_worksite.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/06\/05161523\/Jun25_Blog09_AkinsFord_b2_o_ford_ev_truck_ext_worksite-300x185.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/06\/05161523\/Jun25_Blog09_AkinsFord_b2_o_ford_ev_truck_ext_worksite-768x473.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/06\/05161553\/Jun25_Blog09_AkinsFord_b1_o_ford_blueoval_women_assembling_ford_vehicle.jpeg\" alt=\"Two women assembling a Ford vehicle at the BlueOval manufacturing site.\" class=\"wp-image-21964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/06\/05161553\/Jun25_Blog09_AkinsFord_b1_o_ford_blueoval_women_assembling_ford_vehicle.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/06\/05161553\/Jun25_Blog09_AkinsFord_b1_o_ford_blueoval_women_assembling_ford_vehicle-300x185.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2025\/06\/05161553\/Jun25_Blog09_AkinsFord_b1_o_ford_blueoval_women_assembling_ford_vehicle-768x473.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Where Does Ford Manufacture EVs? Right Here!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>BlueOval City answers the question many have asked: <a href=\"https:\/\/media.ford.com\/content\/fordmedia\/fna\/us\/en\/news\/2024\/04\/04\/ford-updates-timing-for-next-gen-evs--readies-manufacturing-plan.html#:~:text=DEARBORN%2C%20Mich.%2C%20April%204%2C%202024%20%E2%80%93%20Ford,electric%20vehicles%2C%20including%20greenfield%20construction%20and%20conversion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Where does Ford manufacture EVs<\/em><\/a><em>?<\/em> It\u2019s one of the largest and most advanced EV manufacturing facilities in the U.S. From this site, Ford will produce advanced electric trucks and batteries for a wide range of models.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key highlights include:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>On-site battery production with SK On, Ford\u2019s battery tech partner&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Advanced recycling efforts for zero-waste production&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>State-of-the-art robotics and clean-energy-powered systems&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A vertically integrated facility inspired by the historic Rouge factory&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Ford Sustainability and Clean Innovation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At its core, BlueOval City is a major piece of the puzzle in Ford\u2019s commitment to sustainability. Ford plans to be carbon neutral by 2050. This goal includes reducing waste, shrinking emissions, and creating energy-efficient operations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The campus also supports Ford&#8217;s sustainability efforts by:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Using renewable energy sources when available&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Promoting zero-emissions transportation solutions&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Minimizing freshwater use in manufacturing&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Advancing battery recycling programs&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ford isn\u2019t just building cars\u2014it\u2019s reshaping the entire lifecycle of EV production.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>You Might Also Like: Video: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/clp-2025-ford-f-150-lightning-for-sale-near-atlanta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Discover the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Creating Ford Employment Opportunities and Community Growth&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ford BlueOval City also plays a major role in creating new jobs. The facility is expected to support roughly 6,000 direct <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careers.ford.com\/en\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ford employment opportunities<\/a>, with tens of thousands more indirectly across the country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Through the BlueOval Learning initiative, Ford is:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Partnering with K-12 and post-secondary programs&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Offering STEM-focused learning opportunities&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Supporting job placement for careers in EV manufacturing&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For anyone seeking a long-term career in the auto industry, BlueOval City presents exciting possibilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Why This Matters to You&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you&#8217;re not in Tennessee, the ripple effects of Ford BlueOval City reach far and wide. At Akins Ford, we\u2019re already seeing interest grow in Ford EVs across Georgia. From the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/new-ford-mustang-mach-e-winder-ga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mustang Mach-E<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/new-ford-f-150-lightning-winder-ga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">F-150 Lightning<\/a>, Ford\u2019s all-electric future is just getting started\u2014and it\u2019s being built with purpose.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"Checkmark above #1 volume F-series dealer in the nation based on 2023 Ford retail sales report\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume F-series dealer in the nation<\/strong> based on the 2023 Ford retail sales report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"checkmark above #1 volume Ford dealer in the Southeast based on 2023 Ford retail sales report\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume Ford dealer in the Southeast<\/strong> based on the 2023 Ford retail sales report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"Checkmark above #1 volume Ford dealer in the nation for the month of June 2024\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume Ford dealer in the nation <\/strong>for the month of June 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"checkmark above #1 volume Ford dealer in Georgia based on 2023 Ford retail sales report\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume Ford dealer in Georgia<\/strong> based on the 2023 Ford retail sales report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is Ford BlueOval City?&nbsp; A new era in American automotive history is unfolding in western Tennessee. 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