DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. has begun assembling the F-150 Lightning pickup truck at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center here, which is located within the historic Rouge Complex.
For decades, automakers have primarily used robots for welding and painting. Final assembly lines were considered too complex and too unsafe for automation. However, that is changing.
HERNDON, VA— Volkswagen AG plans to invest $7.1 billion over the next five years in North America to boost its EV product portfolio, regional R&D and manufacturing capabilities.
