Ford promises 1,000 new jobs in Michigan, more changes ahead

2010-01-12 05:06:10 (GMT) (Caymanmama.com - Automotive Business News)

Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company Bill Ford Jr. - Reuters photo

Phoenix, Arizona (CaymanMama.com) — American automaker Ford Motor Company told the Michigan Economic Growth Authority on Monday that is pledges to create 1,000 jobs in southeast Michigan as part of a laundry list of good changes ahead.

The company also said it will continue to consolidate its electric vehicle program as part of a tax incentive agreement which was passed by the state economic board.

The 1,000 new jobs will be created in the advanced lithium ion battery production.

According to the Associated Press, “At the Monday meeting, the state also expanded its already established tax incentive program that aims to retain thousands of Ford jobs through other work related to gas-electric hybrid and plug-in vehicles using the advanced batteries.”

Gov. Jennifer Granholm will most likely announce additional details of Ford’s plans Monday at the Detroit auto show.
As for the Ford facilities who will possible get the wok, a memo between the state of Michigan and Ford said Wayne, Warren, Sterling Heights and possibly Rawsonville near Ypsilant may see the new jobs.

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