Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it
TechCrunch reports: Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it. Ford's CEO has described the new Ford Fathom as a "Model T moment" for…
By Dillip Chowdary • Aug 06, 2026 • Source: TechCrunch
TechCrunch reports: Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it. Ford's CEO has described the new Ford Fathom as a "Model T moment" for the company. But the EV pickup is unlikely to live up to lofty expectations, and maybe it doesn't have to.
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