# Last year Ford Motor suspended production of an electric pickup truck.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-05 · The New York Times*

## Key points

- Ford is developing a new electric pickup truck in Long Beach, led by Tesla veteran Alan Clarke.
- The new electric pickup will go on sale next year and targets competition from Chinese automakers.
- Ford recently lifted secrecy on this project, giving reporters access to its Long Beach facility.
- The core EV team includes former employees from Tesla, Apple, and other major tech companies.

**Companies:** Ford Motor, Tesla, Apple
**Countries:** United States

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