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Ford’s skunkworks EV ute program goes public, but A$42,000 price target and 2027 launch still face enormous hurdles
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Ford secretly developed an electric pickup truck designed to compete with Chinese EV manufacturers. Led by Tesla and Apple veterans working from California, the project aims for a 2027 launch at approximately $30,000, targeting 300-mile range and performance comparable to a Mustang. The initiative requires Ford to abandon traditional manufacturing practices, reduce parts, and simplify design. Success depends on integrating Silicon Valley expertise with Detroit’s engineering culture—a historically difficult combination. Ford’s previous electric vehicles generated billions in losses.
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