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Anthro Energy breaks ground on U.S. battery materials plant to pave way for all-solid-state batteries
U.S. battery materials company Anthro Energy has broken ground on an electrolyte production plant in Louisville, Kentucky, with annual capacity of 25 GWh. The company aims to supply materials for more than 300,000 electric vehicles and build a U.S. battery materials supply chain that reduces reliance on China. The plant targets a 2028 start-up. Federal and state support includes U.S. Department of Energy funding and tax credits, as well as Kentucky incentives tied to 110 permanent jobs.
Mobility
Ford to launch Fadom electric pickup in 2027, cut parts and boost assembly speed 40 percent
Ford will begin mass-producing its midsize electric pickup Fadom in early 2027 and sell it from $28,350. The model will be the first vehicle on Ford\'s new Universal EV platform and is slated for production in the first quarter at the Louisville Assembly Plant. Ford plans to revamp production by building the vehicle in three zones and using large aluminum castings, cutting parts sharply and raising assembly speed by 40 percent.
Mobility
Ford to launch sub-$30,000 electric pickup Fathom in 2027, take on Tesla
Ford unveils the name, pricing and launch schedule for its next-generation electric pickup, the Fathom, with a $28,350 base price and a starting price of $29,945 including shipping. Reports say Ford will open reservations and fully reveal the vehicle in early 2027, with customer deliveries from fall 2027. The midsize pickup debuts Ford’s new Universal EV platform and includes upgraded standard features, while key battery and charging details remain undisclosed.
