Ford previously recalled 18 F-150 Lightnings after identifying a potential battery cell defect after a truck battery fire halted production of the vehicle back in February.
The electric truck maker's second U.S. plant will enable the company to ramp up production on future vehicle models.
Lion Electric's new facility in Illinois will represent the largest dedicated production site for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in the U.S., according to the company.
Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nissan is further extending production downtime at all of its U.S. manufacturing facilities until mid-May.
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