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Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it

Thursday, August 6, 2026


Ford CEO Jim Farley described the new Ford Fathom electric pickup as a "Model T moment" for the company. The Fathom is priced at approximately $30,000 and entered production in 2025. Farley's comparison referenced Henry Ford's original Model T, which became widely accessible through mass production techniques.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/ford-needs-another-taurus-and-the-30k-fathom-ev-pickup-isnt-it/

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