Ford E.V. Battery Plant in Michigan Named Worst Economic Development Deal of 2023
For the third time in five years, the Center for Economic Accountability found an electric vehicle or battery plant to be the most egregious waste of taxpayer funds.
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For the third time in five years, the Center for Economic Accountability found an electric vehicle or battery plant to be the most egregious waste of taxpayer funds.
Construction will restart at the factory near Battle Creek once valued at $3.5 billion. Ford’s plan to downsize will cut jobs. The state says Michigan’s incentive contribution will drop accordingly.
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