The Download: affordable EV trucks, and Russia’s latest internet block

MIT Technology Review - AI
Aug 14, 2025 12:10
Rhiannon Williams
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Summary

Ford has announced plans to launch an affordable electric truck by 2027, with a target price of around $30,000, aiming to make EVs more accessible to US consumers. While the article primarily focuses on automotive technology, the move could accelerate the adoption of AI-driven features in mainstream vehicles, potentially spurring further innovation in autonomous driving and smart vehicle systems.

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The US could really use an affordable electric truck On Monday, Ford announced plans for an affordable electric truck with a 2027 delivery date and an expected price tag of about $30,000, thanks…