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News ClipE&E News by POLITICO·Glendale, Hardin County, KY

Ford pivots from EVs to batteries for data centers

Ford has announced Ford Energy, a new subsidiary focused on manufacturing batteries for data centers and the electrical grid. This strategic shift, with production slated for late 2027 at its Glendale, Kentucky, plant, addresses the surging electricity demand driven by data center growth and renewable energy integration.

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5/12/2026

News ClipCNET·Glendale, Hardin County, KY

Ford Launches Energy Subsidiary to Build Data Center-Scale Batteries at Kentucky Plant

Ford has launched Ford Energy, a new subsidiary focused on manufacturing large-scale battery energy storage systems, including those for data centers. These "DC Block" batteries will be produced at Ford's Glendale, Kentucky plant, with deliveries starting in late 2027. The initiative aims to address the growing electricity demand from AI data center expansion and capitalize on domestic manufacturing incentives.

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5/12/2026