Ford on track to complete $2B factory overhaul for Fathom EV truck
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A $2B factory overhaul with prototypes not expected until Q1 2027 shows how long and capital-intensive EV platform shifts remain, even for incumbents. If you’re in the supply chain, align your own automation and capacity bets to these multi-year ramps—not quarterly headlines.
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