Ford casts 5,000 ‘unicastings’ for Fathom EV truck in Tesla-style shift
Ford has surpassed 5,000 units of large aluminum unicastings for the Fathom, an upcoming midsize EV pickup priced at $28,350. Each truck uses two of these single-piece castings (front and rear) that replace 146 individual parts, representing a significant shift toward Tesla's pioneering single-piece casting approach. The milestone signals Ford's commitment to this advanced manufacturing technique as it prepares for production launch in 2027.
Key points
- 5,000+ unicastings produced for Fathom EV truck
- Each truck uses two castings replacing 146 individual parts
- Adoption of Tesla's Giga Press manufacturing technique
- 2027 launch target for $28,350 vehicle
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