Ford is placing its electrification transformation aspirations on a "universal electric vehicle platform," with its inaugural offering being a mid-sized, all-electric pickup truck priced at approximately $30,000. Specifics regarding the model remain under wraps. However, Ford CEO Jim Farley has divulged crucial project details, with a primary emphasis on pioneering manufacturing techniques.

By drastically streamlining the body architecture and substantially cutting down on the number of parts, Ford has pioneered the use of large-scale, one-piece aluminum castings. This innovation integrates over 146 original components into merely two, and embraces an "assembly tree" production paradigm. This methodology, initially borrowed from Tesla, has now been embraced by multiple automakers.

Mega casting technology forms the bedrock of the "assembly tree" model, aiding in simplifying manufacturing processes and trimming costs. Ford aims to bring costs down to a level on par with BYD's all-electric models in Mexico. As per the blueprint, the number of components and fasteners for the new generation of all-electric models will witness a reduction of 20% and 25%, respectively. Meanwhile, the team persists in refining aerodynamic efficiency.