Ford's Fathom Aims to Be the Cheapest American EV That Can Power a Home

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Ford is introducing two new chargers that enable its electric vehicles to supply power to a home or the broader grid, a capability known as V2x. The move positions the forthcoming Fathom as a budget-friendly American EV with bidirectional charging. The original report from TechCrunch frames the Fathom as the most affordable U.S.-made electric vehicle able to power a house. Details on pricing, launch timing, and availability were not included in the source excerpt. The development reflects growing interest in vehicles that double as home energy resources.

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