Ford denies claims that it had chosen Pittsylvania County site before Youngkin nixed deal

[mahatmakanejeeves]

"Melissa Miller, government and public policy communications manager at Ford, told Cardinal that 'that reporting is inaccurate.'"

cardinalnews.org
Ford denies claims that it had chosen Pittsylvania County site before Youngkin nixed deal
Ford Motor Company called reporting that Virginia had been selected for a battery plant “inaccurate.”

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Pretty big change to the big RTD story today that cited anonymous sources saying Virginia had that Ford/CATL factory in the bag before Youngkin scuttled it.

There's now on-the-record denials from Ford and Youngkin.

richmond.com
Ford disputes reporting on Pittsylvania County pick for battery project
Ford Motor Co. notified Virginia that it had selected the Southern Virginia Mega Site at Berry Hill for an electric battery plant prior to Gov.

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[underpants]

1. If you can't trust the Times Dispatch...

I’d guess Ford is giving themselves and excuse or letting Youngkin off the hook to keep other options alive.