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Ex-Tesla Exec Leading Ford Skunkworks Project To Develop Low-Cost EV

09 Feb 2024 | Abstracted from Tech Crunch

"The skunkworks project is working on a third-generation EV...based on [CEO] Farley's comments Tuesday - and a year ago - it's likely that the skunkworks project is focused on cost, smaller EVs and efficiency, including the battery...based in Irvine, California..It includes engineers from Auto Motive Power (AMP)...acquired in November 2023. AMP founder Anil Paryani..is also part of the skunkworks project." [2004 Ford Model U concept pictured]

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