Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it
Ford's CEO has described the new Ford Fathom as a "Model T moment" for the company. But the EV pickup is unlikely to live up to lofty expectations, and maybe it doesn't have to.
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Ford's CEO calls the new Fathom EV pickup a "Model T moment," but the article argues the $30,000 compact truck is unlikely to be a breakout hit like the Taurus or Explorer. Although the price is a good deal, the compact pickup niche has limited demand, as seen with the Maverick's modest 155,000 sales last year, leaving Fathom likely a minor success at best.