12/11/2025
News broke Thursday morning that SK On has announced it will be ending its joint venture with Ford for battery factories, with the Korean company reportedly keeping possession of the Tennessee battery plant and the Detroit automaker retaining the Glendale-based Kentucky One and Kentucky Two facilities.
BlueOval SK External Affairs Director Keli McAlister said in a statement: "BlueOval SK is aware of SK On’s disclosure and announcement. We are working with both of our parent companies to determine what this means for BlueOval SK."
Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul said in a statement: "Kentucky has enjoyed a long-standing and productive relationship with Ford, and we remain committed to fostering our continued partnership with them moving forward."
Ford has yet to comment on the announcement. Quicksie and The Wolf will report more information as it becomes available.
Story courtesy of WQXE in Elizabethtown
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