Ford Unveils New Details on the Universal EV Platform and Pickup
Ford has unveiled new details on its Universal EV Platform and a mid-sized battery-electric pickup truck, which will be the first example of the platform's technology. The platform integrates advanced aerodynamics, lightweight materials, and innovative battery tech to redefine electric pickups.
Ford's new Universal EV Platform cuts parts by 25 percent and boosts range by 15 percent through advanced aerodynamics. The platform is being developed at the Electric Vehicle Development Center (EVDC) in Long Beach, CA, where a team of 350 designers, engineers, and supply chain experts work together. The facility includes 250,000 square feet of floor space and enables the team to design, prototype, and test EVs on site. Ford's engineers have provided more details on the truck's specifications, including the use of large-scale castings, zonal electronic controllers, and low-cost lithium-iron-phosphate batteries. The truck's front and rear castings are 27% lighter than those on other vehicles, and the zonal architecture reduces the need for electronic control units from 30 to five. The vehicle's battery tech enables affordable home power backup during an outage.
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