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Ford adopts Tesla's 48V architecture and gigacastings for 2027 EV pickup
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Ford Motor Company plans to incorporate technologies pioneered by Tesla's Cybertruck into its next-generation electric vehicles, starting with a $30,000 small electric pickup set for release in 2027. The changes include a 48-volt electrical system and gigacasting manufacturing, as part of a $5 billion investment in a new Universal EV platform. These innovations aim to reduce costs, wiring, and weight while improving efficiency.
Il direttore di Ford Performance, Mark Rushbrook, ha espresso sostegno per un potenziale ritorno al motore V8 in Formula 1. I commenti giungono nel contesto di discussioni in corso sui futuri regolamenti, che potrebbero allontanarsi dall'elettrificazione pesante.
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La nuova unità di potenza Red Bull ha impressionato nelle gare di apertura della stagione 2026 di Formula 1, nonostante le sfide legate al telaio. Il direttore di Ford Performance, Mark Rushbrook, ha descritto l'unità come pienamente competitiva per essere al debutto.
Consumer Reports announced its 2026 Top 10 Vehicles list on February 3, highlighting Ford and Tesla as the only U.S.-based brands to secure spots. The rankings draw from road tests, reliability data, and owner surveys, emphasizing fuel economy and usability. Subaru and Toyota each claimed two entries, reflecting strengths in multi-energy strategies.
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Cox Automotive data shows Ford's F-150 Lightning topped US electric pickup sales in 2025 with 27,307 units, outselling Tesla's Cybertruck (20,237 units) despite Ford's discontinuation of the model. The segment fell 15.6% to 90,019 units overall, hit by the end of federal tax credits, high prices, and quality issues.