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technology15 days ago•7 min saved

Ford’s $30k EV Truck: A Skunkworks Bet on One Platform and Radical Design

Ford is pursuing a $30,000 electric pickup built on a Universal Electric Vehicle platform, using a 'bounty' system to align engineering toward higher range and lower battery costs, aided by unicast/gigacasting and an inexpensive LFP battery. The truck is expected to diverge from traditional styling, with a smaller bed and edgy aerodynamics, and the article questions how this strategy will look in practice and whether it can pay off.

via The Autopian|

#ev #ford #skunkworks

automotive1 year ago•3 min saved

"Porsche's Record-Breaking Taycan Turbo GT: A Track-Ready Electrified Powerhouse"

Porsche's skunkworks team, led by chief engineer Kevin Giek, developed the Taycan Turbo GT as the ultimate electric vehicle with unprecedented freedom and a focus on performance. With 1,092 horsepower, unique aero treatments, and extreme measures like rear-seat deletion, the Turbo GT set a Nürburgring lap record for electric sedans at 7:07.55, just two seconds behind the fastest EV. Despite its speed, the Turbo GT remains approachable and fun, offering a well-rounded driving experience.

via Motor1 |

#automotive #electric-vehicle #nurburgring

businesstech2 years ago•2 min saved

Ford's Secretive EV Skunkworks Team Boosts Stock and Profit Potential

Ford has quietly assembled a "skunkworks" team over the past two years to focus on creating affordable electric vehicles, led by former Tesla executive Alan Clarke. The team, based in Irvine, California, is developing a flexible platform for low-cost EVs that will also support software and services. Ford aims to compete with Tesla and Chinese automakers in the affordable EV market, with plans for third-generation vehicles following the production of electric truck and SUV models in 2025. The company also emphasizes the increasing role of hybrids in its future, as it adjusts its EV investment strategy in response to slowing demand and dealer concerns.

via The Verge|

#businesstech #electric-vehicles #ev-development

technology-and-science2 years ago•1 min saved

"NASA's X-59: A Glimpse into the Era of 'Quiet' Supersonic Commercial Travel"

Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works® has unveiled the X-59, a groundbreaking aircraft designed to minimize sonic booms, potentially revolutionizing commercial supersonic flight. The X-59, developed in collaboration with NASA, aims to gather data to inform new noise standards and possibly overturn the ban on supersonic travel over land. The unveiling event, featuring Lockheed Martin and NASA executives, will be streamed live on various platforms including NASA Television and the NASA app. The X-59's rollout is a significant step towards halving current flight times by enabling faster-than-sound travel across the United States.

via Media - Lockheed Martin - Releases|

##lockheedmartin #nasa