The Ford Motor Co. in the United States has announced it will be adding 170 jobs to two of its Michigan factories and invest US$135 million in the development of hybrid and electric cars. The factories based in Ypsilanti and Sterling Heights are going to be the recipients of the extra funding and manpower. The Ypsilanti plant will produce hybrid battery packs, receiving US$10 million and adding 40 new jobs.
The Sterling Heights plant will be the focus of building the hybrid transmissions currently being built in Japan for the company. Furthering the development of hybrids and electric cars will depend on their acceptance in the marketplace.
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