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The Fathom Is Ford's Shot At EV Redemption. The CEO Knows He Has To Get It Right Original

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By Rob Stumpf
| Inside EVs Verified
Ford's upcoming Fathom is an incredibly important vehicle to the brand. CEO Jim Farley acknowledged that it's going to be "a heck of an effort" to launch the truck effectively. There's still a lot that goes into the launch, but Ford is intent on delivering the affordable pickup at scale, at cost, and on time. Ford has already taken a swing at the whole electric pickup thing. The all-electric F-150 Lightning proved—technically and mechanically—that the Blue Oval has the chutzpah to make it happen.
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You Won't Be Able To Buy A Rivian R2 With Lidar This Year After All Original

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By Rob Stumpf
| Inside EVs Verified
Rivian's latest autonomy hardware is still planned to launch this year—you just won't be able to buy it. The company revealed that it plans to release lidar and its new in-house computer for employees. Regular buyers will see the hardware in consumer cars starting in 2027. If you've been waiting to pull the trigger on a new Rivian R2 over its soon-to-be-upgraded autonomy computer and sensor suite, you might be waiting a bit longer than expected.
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Connected Cars Share A Lot More Data With Companies Than Owners May Realize Original

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By Rob Stumpf
| Inside EVs Verified
Researchers tested 21 different connected cars and 30 companion apps. Tesla, Cadillac, and Lucid topped the charts of biggest offenders. Many car companies pointed to their privacy policies or third-party contracts. Cars have become tremendously good at talking to things. Phones, satellites, charging networks, vehicle-to-whatever—there's no shortage of connectivity in 2026.
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