How do you design a $30,000 electric pickup? Inside Ford's skunkworks.
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How do you design a $30,000 electric pickup? Inside Ford's skunkworks.
"Ford's Electric Vehicle Development Center in Long Beach is designed to innovate vehicle development processes, focusing on a modular platform for future electric vehicles."
"The current administration's lack of support for electric vehicles, including the rescinding of federal tax credits, has made the market increasingly challenging for manufacturers."
In 2026, the electric vehicle market in the US faces significant challenges, including the removal of federal tax credits and increased tariffs. Despite these obstacles, Ford is committed to its future in electric vehicles with the introduction of a modular platform called the 'Universal Electric Vehicle.' This initiative is being developed at Ford's Electric Vehicle Development Center in Long Beach, California, which aims to innovate vehicle development processes. The center operates as a 'skunkworks,' a term originating from a secretive division at Lockheed Martin.
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