Ford’s ‘Modern Model T’ May Be Heading to the EV Scrapyard

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Ford is thinking of scrapping the electric version of its F-150 pickup, once hailed as a ‘smartphone that can tow.’ WSJ reporter Sharon Terlep explains why the news is a flashpoint in America’s bumpy road towards EV adoption. Plus, robot swarms are coming. WSJ contributor Jackie Snow is here to tell you why not to panic.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ford is thinking of scrapping the electric version of its F-150 pickup, once hailed as a ‘smartphone that can tow.’ WSJ reporter Sharon Terlep explains why the news is a flashpoint in America’s bumpy road towards EV adoption. Plus, robot swarms are coming. WSJ contributor Jackie Snow is here to tell you why not to panic. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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