Electric vehicles stories

Aug 6, 2026

Ford launches Fathom electric truck starting at $28,350

Ford announced its next-generation electric truck called Fathom, priced at $28,350 before destination fees, set to launch in 2027 as part of the company's push into affordable EVs.

Aug 6, 2026·2 sources

Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX purchases $329M in Tesla Megapacks for battery storage in 2026

SpaceX has significantly increased its procurement of Tesla's Megapack battery storage systems, spending $329 million on the devices so far in 2026, representing a major inter-company transaction between Elon Musk's aerospace and electric vehicle companies.

Aug 4, 2026·1 source

SpaceX purchases $329M in Tesla Megapacks for battery storage in 2026

Aug 4, 2026·1 source

Apr 23, 2026

Tesla Increases 2026 Capital Expenditure to $25 Billion

Tesla announced planned capital expenditure of $25 billion for 2026, three times its historical spending levels, with CFO stating the company will have negative free cash flow for the remainder of the year as a result.

Apr 23, 2026·1 source

Top claims

▪The Ford Fathom will include integrated hardware for Ford's hands-free BlueCruise system, though enabling the driving assistance service will likely require an extra fee.
▪Ford CEO Jim Farley is utilizing the Universal Electric Vehicle platform to lower production costs and compete against Tesla and Chinese electric vehicles.
▪The Ford Fathom's starting price of $28,350 is $3,400 more than the Slate Truck, a spartan, feature-free electric pickup starting at $24,950.