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400 miles with LFP would require more battery than I believe is intended for this first vehicle on the UEV platform. I'm not saying... -
dorbi replied to the thread Ford developing cheapest electric motors in world for 2027 midsize EV pickup (both AWD and RWD models).There's a lot of assumptions in this comment. We don't know the price the dual motor variant will start at. Its likely the dual motor...
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dorbi replied to the thread What features do you hope the Fathom might have?.I really hope we get to use the built in cameras, like you can with Rivian & Tesla. Super good use of existing tech that only serves to...
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GM is currently releasing an OTA for their Silverado/Sierra EV trucks that enables the cameras to record to a thumb drive in the console... -
dorbi replied to the thread Ford developing cheapest electric motors in world for 2027 midsize EV pickup (both AWD and RWD models).That's a very interesting opinion. I'm not sure I follow the reasoning, though. Look at the Toyota Corolla or the Honda Civic. Often...
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dorbi replied to the thread Apple Maps Navigation Announced For Ford Ranchero EV / Universal Electric Vehicle Platform.Hey! You two went to go see the Skunkworks lab, right? How cool! I'm sure you're just as excited as we are about this little pickup
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dorbi replied to the thread New videos revealed shows wheels, assembly, snow track testing, less camo.My prediction is no driver display. But we definitely saw the headlights and taillights blurred. Taillights were on the inside of the...
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dorbi reacted to ScooterAsheville's post in the thread New videos revealed shows wheels, assembly, snow track testing, less camo with Like.
I wagering the blurred things are the main screen, the driver display, and the turn indicators.
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dorbi replied to the thread New videos revealed shows wheels, assembly, snow track testing, less camo.Looks like we get to see the side mirrors!
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dorbi replied to the thread Calculated Battery Size Based on the Images.I think it's pretty clear there will be two battery configs; a battery in the 50 kWh range, and a larger one to hit that 300 mi target
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dorbi reacted to awd's post in the thread New videos revealed shows wheels, assembly, snow track testing, less camo with Like.
it looks like there will be a new video available soon.. i happened to check the "spotted" web page this morning and noticed a new...
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dorbi replied to the thread Calculated Battery Size Based on the Images.Hasn't everything they've said so far been about a 300 mi range small electric pickup? I have to imagine we're getting worked up over...
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dorbi replied to the thread Apple Maps Navigation Announced For Ford Ranchero EV / Universal Electric Vehicle Platform.I think the hardware will be standard, like on Teslas. My prediction is that the tech will be the same across the trims, but things like...
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dorbi replied to the thread Calculated Battery Size Based on the Images.Very interesting! Deep dives like this are very fun. 51kWh usable on a 55kWh pack seems feasible. I'm curious if this is the smaller of...
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dorbi reacted to Mike the Car Geek's post in the thread Calculated Battery Size Based on the Images with Like.
Recap of the previous announcements and new information is in this video. Universal EV Battery Size & Styling BATTERY SIZE: The...
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dorbi reacted to DeluxeStang's post in the thread Two Fathom EVs spotted @ Tesla supercharging station in California with Like.
Farley in heels, playing 4D chess.
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dorbi replied to the thread Two Fathom EVs spotted @ Tesla supercharging station in California.I think it's been confirmed to use NACS. I also prefer the position of the charge port on the Lightning, but I understand why they chose...
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dorbi reacted to WXman's post in the thread Two Fathom EVs spotted @ Tesla supercharging station in California with Like.
So I'm assuming this Ranchero will have a NACS port then? I hope there's a NACS to J1772 adapter included, because my existing Ford...
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dorbi replied to the thread Apple Maps Navigation Announced For Ford Ranchero EV / Universal Electric Vehicle Platform.Right, I just don't know if that means standard CarPlay or CarPlay Ultra. They may not be able to announce too much before Ford is ready
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dorbi replied to the thread Apple Maps Navigation Announced For Ford Ranchero EV / Universal Electric Vehicle Platform.This is pretty exciting news, and I'm curious to see how it all pans out. I wonder if the UEV will offer the full CarPlay Ultra...
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dorbi reacted to thum's post in the thread Two Fathom EVs spotted @ Tesla supercharging station in California with Like.
I don’t think that’s their worry with this truck. Someone who tows regularly isn’t their target audience. The lightning EREV should be...
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dorbi replied to the thread Two Fathom EVs spotted @ Tesla supercharging station in California.I prefer the port location of the Lightning, but can see why this is better for most people. At my house, pulling into the driveway...
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dorbi reacted to Prickly Pear's post in the thread Two Fathom EVs spotted @ Tesla supercharging station in California with Haha.
Ford is into their camo/deceptions - maybe Farley is wearing lifts ;)
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dorbi reacted to onuiebvbevnulib's post in the thread New videos revealed shows wheels, assembly, snow track testing, less camo with Like.
It's at the driver side rear:
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dorbi reacted to DeluxeStang's post in the thread What features do you hope the Fathom might have? with Haha.
As a maverick hybrid owner, respectfully, I will cry if I see this.
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And I was grimacing as I wrote my post, because I knew people would not read it correctly. I knew a bunch of retorts were going to come...
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I saw the MT version too. Can’t wait to see the real thing.
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Nothing new in the article, but the artists renderings of what the Ranchero might look like are the most realistic I’ve seen yet. I like...
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dorbi reacted to Snakebitten's post in the thread Fathom Bed Patent Reveals Recessed Cab Wall with Like.
Mid-gate has been around for a long time. The GM Avalanche grew a cult following because of the mid-gate and you can find them in the...
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dorbi reacted to Snakebitten's post in the thread Fathom Bed Patent Reveals Recessed Cab Wall with Like.
I hope you are right. At least as an option. I impulse purchased a GMC Sierra Denali EV. I didn't immediately consider the mid-gate as...
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dorbi replied to the thread Fathom Bed Patent Reveals Recessed Cab Wall.I don't think that image depicts Ford's traditional pickups. Look at the rake of the windshield and the short hood
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dorbi replied to the thread Fathom design analysis.What is that patent for? Edit: just saw your other post. Nice!
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dorbi replied to the thread Fathom design analysis.Obviously we don't know what it looks like under the cover, but I find myself cautiously optimistic that it will look...pretty cool? The...
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dorbi replied to the thread Fathom design analysis.LIDARR stack, most likely
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dorbi reacted to Snakebitten's post in the thread First Sight!! $30k Fathom EV pickup prototype spied 📸 with Like.
That's very eye appealing. At least if tough truck is appealing. But I'm expecting way lower drag coefficient than that frontal area...
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dorbi replied to the thread UEV Pickup Spotted - Dearborn, Michigan.good catch! Im all for it. I don’t need this thing to look like a conventional pickup
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dorbi reacted to ScooterAsheville's post in the thread UEV Pickup Spotted - Dearborn, Michigan with Like.
I'm gonna be the pessimist in the room. I don't think we see the unwrapped vehicle this calendar year. I wager they're saving it for the...
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dorbi replied to the thread UEV Pickup Spotted - Dearborn, Michigan.That is my thought, too. I'm excited to see what it looks like. I'm hoping that if it goes on sale in early 2027, that means we may see...
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You can see the 3rd brake light through the opening in the back "roof spoiler padding" it seems like it sits low. Roof line maybe slopes...
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Mid-Size Ford EV Pickup Prototype Spotted Wearing New Camo Some interesting pics! We get to see some more of the rear spoiler, and...
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dorbi replied to the thread Fathom EV spied in hot weather testing in AZ.I think it looks pretty sleek. The beltline is definitely higher than I would have assumed, but I think it makes the side profile look...
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dorbi reacted to ScooterAsheville's post in the thread Fathom EV spied in hot weather testing in AZ with Like.
I'm most fascinated by the beltline. I'm hoping it's lower than what we see, but I'm making no predictions.
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dorbi replied to the thread Fathom EV spied in hot weather testing in AZ.Thanks for the post! It's fun to see it begin popping up. I remember how fun it was to see the Slate at random Tesla Supercharger...
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Ranchero EV prototype spied undergoing hot weather testing in Arizona - by @kindelauto
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dorbi replied to the thread Ford (Farley) says Fathom EV / UEV platform can beat Chinese EVs in efficiency due to engineering by F1 engineers.I'm not sure what to make of that last paragraph. If you pair their battery with a gas truck, it would go further? That...
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dorbi reacted to ScooterAsheville's post in the thread New videos revealed shows wheels, assembly, snow track testing, less camo with Haha.
In my dreams, Ford releases the height, width, and length of this new truck. OTOH, they're probably enjoying watching all of us make...
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dorbi reacted to ScooterAsheville's post in the thread New videos revealed shows wheels, assembly, snow track testing, less camo with Like.
Personally, I've never been a fan of huge hoods. I had a mostly empty "power bulge" on my 2010 Ranger. Inside was a four cylinder engine...
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Hello all 2023 Mach E here, looking to go all electric with a small truck style vehicle. Will be intereting to see what this thing is...
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dorbi replied to the thread Fathom EV Pickup vs. Maverick size based on photos (length / height dimensions).I dig it. The more I think about it, the more I see this UEV pickup as an Australian 'ute. Which is badass.
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dorbi reacted to ScooterAsheville's post in the thread What features do you hope the Fathom might have? with Haha.
I want a feature that comes on automatically when I pass a Maverick hybrid. It will flash a large message saying "125 MPGE". Because...