Ford Motor Company has said it is committed to completing construction on its BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall — even if previously approved tax incentives fall through. But obstacles remain — including strong opposition from a group of Marshall residents.
The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” currently being debated in the U.S. Senate proposes changes to Biden-era tax incentives on electric vehicle plants that would disqualify the Marshall plant and remove previously approved tax credits that would grant significant tax cuts. Ford officials previously said the loss could kill the lithium-iron phosphate battery plant – but now say it will be completed with or without tax incentives.
Jim Durian, CEO of the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance, spoke at a virtual press conference about the expanded workforce the plant is projected to bring to the area – Ford has estimated the plant could create approximately 1,700 jobs…