Ford Shares Slide 0.61% With 203rd-Highest Trading Volume Amid $1.5B EV Expansion and Production Adjustments

. , ranking 203rd among U.S. stocks. Recent developments highlight strategic shifts in its EV ecosystem and production capacity. The automaker announced a $1.5 billion investment to expand its EV battery manufacturing footprint in Michigan, aiming to meet projected demand through 2027. Concurrently, Ford is phasing out lower-margin internal combustion engine models in Europe, aligning with its 2030 net-zero emissions target.

Production adjustments emerged as key drivers of near-term volatility. The company temporarily halted assembly at its Cologne plant due to semiconductor shortages, . Separately, . Department of Energy to accelerate development of its next-generation 400-amp charging infrastructure. These moves underscore its dual focus on supply chain resilience and charging network expansion.

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