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  1. Rumor: January announcement (release event + build & price)

    That's all I have is an unconfirmed inside source indicating a release event and the build and price tool will come in January.
  2. SLATE Truck Revealed as Modular SUV & Pickup - News & Info

    The real question is whether the deconted Slate will be able complete with a similarly-sized Ford EUV (Ranchero?) that has the content most drivers want. For more on the visit I and a few others made to Ford's Skunkworks facility, see...
  3. Introductions & Welcome Thread šŸ‘‹

    Hi all, 2021 Mach E and 2022 Lightning here. Not looking for a mid-size truck myself right now as I need a bigger bed and more towing capacity. Glad to see the "Ranchero" coming to market though.
  4. Ford Skunkworks (EVDC) - first ever behind-the-scenes tour

    It's interesting timing that VW just released this announcement: VW TESTS ā€˜GAMECHANGER’ AT WOLFSBURG Volkswagen Group has started a pilot production process at its Wolfsburg headquarters. The project carries the internal codename Gamechanger. Its aim is simple enough: cut costs, lift...
  5. Ford Skunkworks (EVDC) - first ever behind-the-scenes tour

    Here's the first-hand report from @Kamuelaflyer on the Mach E Forum: Since the cat got me up early, I'll add my thoughts about the tour and what we saw. It was a great experience, and I think we're in for an interesting year. A Visit to Ford’s EV ā€œSkunk Worksā€ (EVDC) TL;DR (Quick Takeaways)...
  6. Ford Skunkworks (EVDC) - first ever behind-the-scenes tour

    Here's a WSJ article about the other end of things: the prototype line in Detroit and the actual assembly line being built in Louisville. https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/general/the-secret-team-blowing-up-ford-s-assembly-line-to-make-a-30-000-electric-truck/ar-AA22o5gu
  7. Ford Skunkworks (EVDC) - first ever behind-the-scenes tour

    and https://www.theverge.com/transportation/923704/ford-ev-skunkworks-lab-long-beach And this official post from Ford: https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articles/2026/inside-ford-electric-vehicle-development-center
  8. Ford Skunkworks (EVDC) - first ever behind-the-scenes tour

    Last week I was one of a select group of Mach E and Lightning owners who Ford brought in to see the Electrical Vehicle Development Center (aka EVDC, aka Skunkworks). I’ll roughly follow the same order as the chapters in @The Electric Duo's YouTube video found here: For those who haven’t seen...
  9. Calculated Battery Size Based on the Images

    Farley's quotes indicate a ~51 kWh battery pack: https://fordauthority.com/2025/08/upcoming-ford-ev-pickup-will-feature-an-extremely-small-battery/
  10. Winter insulation battery cap

    True but that same air flow helps cool the battery when it's hot. Hopefully the new platform will have open/close vents for this.
  11. New Ford UEV Pickup Specs: 48V, Zonal Architecture, LFP Battery, Gigacasting & Much More

    Ford calls this a mid-size but it looks a lot more like a Maverick than a Ranger.
  12. Ford Eyes-Off Driving Technology launching in 2028 on $30K EV Truck. New AI Assistant launches early 2026

    Considering the issues Ford has had with software in the Mach E and Lightning, I'm not sure all of these promises will ever see the light of day.
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