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BLUEOVAL BATTERY PARK MICHIGAN






Ford is establishing a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Marshall,
Mich., called BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. This plant will be run by BlueOval
Battery Park Michigan, a wholly owned Ford subsidiary.

Ford anticipates that BlueOval Battery Park Michigan will create approximately
1,700 jobs.

BlueOval Battery Park Michigan plans an annual LFP battery production capacity
of approximately 20 gigawatt hours, with production starting in 2026. The
batteries built at the facility will power Ford’s future electric vehicles.




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COMMUNITY CORNER


FORD PRESENTS AT WHAT'S BREWING

Scott Davis, the CEO of BlueOval Battery Michigan LLC and a 17-year Marshall
resident, discussed construction progress and answered questions at What’s
Brewing in Marshall.


$450,000 IN DONATIONS FOR CALHOUN COUNTY

Ford’s contributions to the communities surrounding BlueOval Battery Park
Michigan are now approaching $450,000. Ford will donate $140,000 to the Brooks
Memorial Fountain in Marshall. An additional $30,000 will support Binder Park
Zoo in Battle Creek and a further $30,000 will go to the historic Bohm Theatre
in Albion.


FORD MEETS WITH ROTARY CLUB MEMBERS

Scott Davis, CEO of BlueOval Battery Michigan LLC, and Gabby Bruno, director of
Ford Community Relations, spoke to the Marshall Rotary Club about plant
construction, plans to recruit local talent and ways Ford will help in the
Marshall community.


FORD AIDS MARSHALL GOAL OF TREE CITY USA RECOGNITION

The Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance applauded Ford's $25,000
donation to the city of Marshall to support its efforts to plant new trees
throughout the city to regain its Tree City USA recognition.


MARSHALL CHAMBER MEETS WITH FORD

The Marshall Chamber of Commerce met with Ford officials at the BlueOval Battery
Park Michigan site to officially welcome Ford as a chamber member.


FORD PROVIDES MATCH FOR MARSHALL BUCKS PROGRAM

Ford supported Marshall Bucks, a gift certificate program redeemable at any
Marshall Chamber of Commerce business, by matching up to $25 in Marshall Bucks
purchases in late 2023.

We are beginning to hire at the new BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. Be part of
our dynamic team by applying to an open role or join the talent community to be
informed of new openings.

Join The Team
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CONSERVATION EASEMENT

Ford ensured that 245 acres of the site along the Kalamazoo River would be
placed in a conservation easement to be protected against industrial development
and preserved for generations.

Ford Philanthropy donated $100,000 to Calhoun County to develop a plan for the
community to best utilize this land along the river.

Ford will work with government officials and community leaders to preserve
natural resources and recreation near the facility, as part of its commitment to
being a good neighbor.



Battery Overview

> “BlueOval Battery Park Michigan will play an important role in our plan to
> help make electric vehicles more accessible and affordable by producing
> low-cost LFP batteries in the U.S. and not relying on imports. We continue to
> make great progress establishing America’s first automaker-backed LFP battery
> plant right here in Michigan.”
> Lisa Drake, Ford vice president of electric vehicle programs and energy supply
> chain

View the video below to learn about Ford battery technology.





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FAQ

General Questions

What is BlueOval Battery Park Michigan? Ford is establishing a lithium iron
phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Marshall, Mich., called BlueOval Battery Park
Michigan. This plant will be run by BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, a wholly
owned Ford subsidiary.
Ford anticipates that BlueOval Battery Park Michigan will create more than 1,700
jobs. BlueOval Battery Park Michigan plans an annual LFP battery production
capacity of approximately 20 gigawatt hours, with production starting in 2026.
The batteries built at the facility will power Ford’s future electric vehicles.

When will the plant begin producing batteries? Production is scheduled to begin
in 2026.

How large is BlueOval Battery Park Michigan? The facility will be nearly 1.8
million square feet, comprising a cell plant and a pack plant. Additional
support buildings will take the total operation to approximately 2 million
square feet. BlueOval Battery Park Michigan will span 500 acres, with another
230 acres originally set aside for Ford now available to the Marshall Area
Economic Development Authority for future commercial activity.

When did construction begin? Construction began in mid-2023.

When will construction be complete? Construction is scheduled for completion in
the first quarter of 2026.

Why was the Marshall chosen for this project? Ford conducted a thorough site
selection process, considering sites in several states and countries. The
analysis included numerous factors including cost, location and labor
availability, among many others.

How many jobs will this create? Ford anticipates that BlueOval Battery Park
Michigan will create more than 1,700 jobs.

Will Ford hire locally for roles at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan? Ford wants
local communities around the plant to benefit from the jobs and other
opportunities this plant will create. We anticipate that there will be
significant new employment opportunities for members of the local community with
the right skills and training.

How is the business relationship structured with CATL? BlueOval Battery
Michigan, a wholly owned Ford subsidiary, will manufacture the battery cells as
well as own and control the plant. Ford engineers will integrate these LFP
battery cells into Ford’s future electric vehicles. CATL, the world’s largest
battery producer, has specific expertise in LFP battery technology. Their only
involvement will be as a licensor of battery cell technology to Ford and a
contracted service provider.

Stormwater Management
How will stormwater impact to the Kalamazoo River be minimized? Protecting the
environmental and local community, including the Kalamazoo River, is of utmost
importance to Ford. To minimize and avoid stormwater runoff, the Marshall Area
Economic Development Authority is installing a stormwater management system to
serve the entire campus. The goal is for runoff rates to be equal to or less
than they were pre-development.

What is stormwater? Stormwater refers to water generated during a precipitation
event like rain, hail or snow melt.

What can you tell us about the drainage culverts that are being repaired along
the Kalamazoo River? Two drainage culverts that ran under the railroad track to
the Kalamazoo River received stormwater from the site prior to our
re-development activities. These culverts were severely deteriorated, were
undersized even for pre-development conditions and therefore needed to be
removed and replaced. The two culverts were 5-foot-by-three-foot box culverts.
Two 6-foot-diameter culverts replaced the original culverts in the same general
locations and will receive stormwater from the detention/infiltration basin.

The culvert design was reviewed by MDOT and Amtrack as part of the permit
process that is required for the culvert crossing under the railroad track. In
addition, EGLE reviewed the construction plans performed a field review,
determining that a stormwater permit was not required for construction since no
environmental impacts to wetlands would occur.

Minimal tree removal was required in the area immediately around the culvert
crossings. Tree replacement will not take place in these areas as they will need
to remain clear to allow access for periodic maintenance and inspection of the
culverts. Trees are being planted as part of the berm that was constructed on
the southern edge of the site.

How will the soil, groundwater and the Kalamazoo River be protected from any
contamination? Protecting groundwater and the Kalamazoo River is a priority.
Ford is utilizing its more than 120 years of manufacturing knowledge to ensure
this facility will incorporate proven environmental safeguards, designs,
structures and construction specifications to carefully control materials used
in the manufacturing process and prevent them from having any contact with
stormwater runoff or nearby natural water bodies and soil. The plant is still
being designed, but examples include chemical storage structures that have
safety features such as emergency secondary containment systems.

As an added precaution, before beginning operation, BlueOval Battery Park
Michigan will develop and implement a detailed Spill Control and Countermeasures
Plan and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, which will detail strategies and
practices, such as chemical storage containment structures, maintenance
programs, and regular inspections to identify, eliminate and mitigate any risks
to the environment.

Utilities
Where will the water that the plant will use be pulled from? Public water is
planned for manufacturing and sanitary needs and Ford is working with the city
of Marshall as well as the city of Battle Creek to secure the required water.

How much water will be used at the BOBPM plant? Ford’s commitment to
sustainability includes both what we build and how we build. The design for this
facility is still under development, but Ford remains committed to its goal of
reducing the impacts of its operations and supply chain through world-class
facilities like this one and expanding our efforts to reduce waste and to
conserve water and energy.

Air Emissions
How will the air be protected from BlueOval Battery Park Michigan’s emissions?
Ford believes that everyone is entitled to breathe clean air. Minimizing air
pollution is vital to protecting people and the environment and we intend to
bring these principles to the design of our facility in Marshall. Before it can
operate or even test any equipment, the plant must first obtain an air emissions
permit that meets requirements from U.S. EPA and the state of Michigan. The
permit will subject the plant to stringent operating controls, periodic agency
inspections, and public reporting requirements to help protect air quality.

During operation, Ford will implement a detailed environmental management
system, based off the stringent environmental performance criteria of ISO 14001,
designed to prevent negative impacts on the environment. The system will provide
a set of best practices and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable
laws and permits and consistently evaluate and improve environmental performance
throughout the operation of the facility.

What level and type of odors are expected to be emitted from the plant? In
general, battery manufacturing plants have not been associated with odor
concerns. As such, Ford does not anticipate that the Marshall plant will emit
unpleasant odors. The plant will have an air permit issued by the Michigan
Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy that includes all of its
requirements to comply with the Clean Air Act and Michigan air quality
regulations. The plant will be equipped with air abatement equipment that is
designed to comply with all applicable air emission restrictions, including
removing any potential odors.

Permits
What permit applications have been submitted to EGLE? An air permit application
for the facility has been submitted to EGLE. Additionally, after the City of
Marshall adopts its final Industrial Pretreatment Program ensuring compliance
with the Clean Water Act requirements, Ford will apply for, and Marshall will
approve, an industrial wastewater discharge permit under that program prior to
the discharge of any industrial wastewater from the plant. In the future, we
anticipate obtaining a Certificate of Coverage (COC) under a general National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for industrial stormwater
discharge before the plant starts operating.

In addition, MAEDA has received permits related to its mass grading activities
at the site, including a Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) permit
from Calhoun County and a Notice of Coverage from EGLE, which is authorization
to discharge storm water from construction activities under NPDES.





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