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Ford Unveils Bidirectional EV Chargers That Turn Fathom Pickup Into Home Backup Battery

Ford announced two new EV chargers today that will allow its forthcoming Fathom pickup truck to serve as a battery capable of delivering power to the home or grid.

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Ford Announces Fathom Electric Truck With $28,350 Starting Price

Ford’s next-generation electric truck will be called Fathom, and it will start at $28,350 when it goes on sale in 2027, the company said on Thursday.

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AI and Automated Systems Fail to Meet Ford's Quality Standards

Ford executives said they have hired 350 veteran engineers — some of them were former employees, while others had been working at suppliers

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South Africa Remains Africa's Leading Automotive Manufacturing Hub

South Africa’s automotive industry is becoming an increasingly contested space as global manufacturers accelerate expansion plans in Africa’s most industrialised vehicle market

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