a project to bring a lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant for hybrid and electric cars, its headquarters and engineering facilities to Glendale. The project was expected to take 18 months, and potentially employing 1,500-2,000 people. The site was eventually announced as the location of a new Ford battery production facility in September 2021. BlueOval SK, a joint venture between Ford and Korean company SK Innovation, plans to invest $5.8 billion in a facility tentatively known as BlueOval SK Battery Park, consisting of two plants. The complex, scheduled to open in 2025, is expected to employ about 5,000 and will produce batteries to support future Ford and Lincoln electric vehicles. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Glendale has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. References External links CHARGING INTO THE GREEN ECONOMY - June 2009 Unincorporated communities in Kentucky Unincorporated communities in Hardin County, Kentucky Elizabethtown metropolitan area