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Foxconn, the Taiwan-based manufacturing giant, has unveiled a new electric pickup truck and a new electric crossover that will apparently make it to the US.<\/p>\n

Better known as Apple\u2019s manufacturing partner, Foxconn has been making a lot of moves in the EV space lately.<\/p>\n

In 2020,\u00a0it had developed a platform of open-source hardware and software<\/a>\u00a0for EV manufacturing and was\u00a0working to develop\u00a0a solid-state battery<\/a>\u00a0by 2024.<\/p>\n

Last year,\u00a0Foxconn even purchased most of Lordstown\u2019s factory in Ohio<\/a>\u00a0to produce electric vehicles.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the manufacturing giant is also building a big factory in Wisconsin, and\u00a0it is expected to produce electric vehicles there<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Around this time last year, it unveiled its first electric vehicle, the Foxtron Model C<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In Taiwan today, Foxconn unveiled two new electric vehicles: the MODEL B crossover hatchback and the MODEL V all-terrain electric pickup.<\/p>\n

Now it\u2019s important to note that despite having unveiled several electric vehicles at this point, Foxconn apparently still doesn\u2019t plan to be a consumer-facing brand and plans to work with other automakers to sell its vehicles.<\/p>\n

For example, the Model C unveiled last year is now the Luxgen n7, a production vehicle in partnership with Taiwanese automaker\u00a0Yulon Group.<\/p>\n

MODEL B crossover hatchback<\/h2>\n
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The MODEL B is an electric crossover designed in partnership with Pininfarina.<\/p>\n

Foxconn described the vehicle in a press release:<\/p>\n

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The brand-new concept prototype MODEL B crossover is the mainstream for the younger generation. It is based on the MODEL C platform, but with changes to the platform size and a new body design. Its S-duct design, the streamlined roof, and the innovative air curtain on the C-pillar greatly reduces air turbulence. This allows the MODEL B to achieve an excellent drag coefficient of 0.26. As a personalized urban car, the compact 4.3-meter MODEL B has a cruising range of 450 kilometers and uses a 2.8-meter wheelbase to create a comfortable, roomy cockpit.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Foxconn hasn\u2019t confirmed any partner to bring the MODEL B to market yet.<\/p>\n

MODEL V electric pickup<\/h2>\n
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Foxconn didn\u2019t release as many details about the electric pickup truck beyond the fact that it has a payload capacity \u201cof up to 1 ton and a greater towing capacity of 3 tons.\u201d<\/p>\n

The company wrote in a press release:<\/p>\n

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The EV pickup adopts a double-cab, 5-seat configuration. Sensors surrounding the body are combined with electronic rearview mirrors and a display screen to integrate the instrument panel, which not only improves safety, but offers intelligent technology to users. The overall experience suits all types of drivers, whether their journey takes them through urban neighborhoods or the rugged outdoors.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Foxconn did confirm that the electric pickup truck will be manufactured in Taiwan, Thailand, and in the US.<\/p>\n

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