How Ford is using a technique pioneered by Tesla to build its $30,000 electric truck

Source: Business Insider

Ford engineers work on the underbody shield of the company's upcoming $30,000 electric truckFordFord is racing to challenge Tesla and BYD with a new $30,000 electric pickup coming next year. The pickup will be the first Ford EV built with unicasting, a manufacturing process pioneered by Tesla. Ex-Tesla exec Alan Clarke said it would make Ford's EVs nearly a third lighter than the competition.