Idling in Detroit

Michigan is the birthplace of the American auto, home to the US car industry since the early 20th century. With automotive manufacturing in other parts of the world sprinting forward, the US auto industry is idling, flickering between go and stop like a drained battery. Can electric vehicles (EVs) drive a new renaissance for the industry?

Issue 07 & 08 2025 Issue 2025
Assembly line with a near-complete F-150 truck.

Ford has downsized plans to assemble battery packs at its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, where it also builds the F-150 Lightning EV.

Image: Ford

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