Summary
Ford has shared new details about its upcoming electric truck, which is influenced by Formula One racing. The truck will be built in Kentucky starting in 2027 and has been designed to be more aerodynamic than any pickup truck currently available.
Key Facts
- Ford plans to build a new electric truck in Kentucky by 2027.
- The truck's design is influenced by Formula One racing technology.
- The truck is said to be 15% more aerodynamically efficient compared to current pickups, according to Ford.
- The Rivian R1T has a drag coefficient of 0.30, currently the best among electric trucks.
- Ford used a wind tunnel early in the design process to improve aerodynamics.
- The truck’s development involved modular "LEGO-like" builds for easy part swapping.
- Artificial intelligence helped speed up design and testing by sharing real-time data between locations.
