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China\'s EV export push puts U.S., Japan automakers on alert
Chinese automakers are rapidly expanding in overseas markets such as Southeast Asia and Latin America to avoid high U.S. tariff barriers, an analysis said. Cleantechnica said incumbents that are slow to shift to electric vehicles could lose overseas sales bases and see long-term competitiveness weaken. IEA data showed China\'s EV exports topped 2.5 million in 2025, while Southeast Asia\'s EV imports exceeded 300,000, mostly from China.
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.
