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Interesting article says Ford is working with rivian and invested 1/2 billion into the company etc
It was officially announced. Starts at 40k which is super cheap. Hell I just paid close to that for a 3/4 ton truck. But fords track record isn’t great so let’s hope this one is better.
CatdickBojanglesIt was officially announced. Starts at 40k which is super cheap. Hell I just paid close to that for a 3/4 ton truck. But fords track record isn’t great so let’s hope this one is better.
People seem to really like the Mustang EV, so I'm optimistic about the Lightning. Trucks are Ford's bread and butter and EVs tend to be more reliable too, since there are far fewer mechanical components to wear out. If it's built well, Ford will have a solid contender on the market
anders_aand its of course unavail for us in europe... and norway
we buy 50% ev's for new cars, why would they bother to sell it here...
Id buy one instantly
Just curious, do Europeans have trucks that big? I've only been to Ireland, but I never saw a truck bigger than a Ranger or Amarok over there. F-150s are quite a bit larger than compact pickups
The Atlis looks Sick and if they could ever deliver on their promises.............. The cyber truck actually doesn't look as bad sitting next to conventional trucks.
CatdickBojanglesIt was officially announced. Starts at 40k which is super cheap. Hell I just paid close to that for a 3/4 ton truck. But fords track record isn’t great so let’s hope this one is better.
Sounds pretty decent, be nice having lots of 120v while camping or wherever
ElcheapoSounds pretty decent, be nice having lots of 120v while camping or wherever
Have you seen the built-in generators on new Ford truck models? Higher trim packages will use the engine as a generator to power 4X 120VAC and one 220VAC outlet in the bed. Super smart idea for a work truck or camping rig. I wonder if the Lightning EV will have this capability too
"Three different onboard generator systems are available. F-150s with conventional non-hybrid drivetrains get a 2.0-kW system, while hybrid trucks get upgraded to 2.4 kW or, optionally, a massive 7.2 kW of power, made possible by the hybrid's 48-volt lithium-ion battery pack. Ford claims that the top-spec 7.2-kW system can power a plasma cutter, TiG welder, chop saw, air compressor, angle grinder, and work light, simultaneously. That mobile welding shop can run for 32 hours continuously on a full tank, making all-day, heavy-duty work possible. If you don't need that much wattage, Ford says the 2.4-kW system can run a jackhammer or a mobile theater setup complete with a projector, loudspeakers, and popcorn machine for up to 85 hours."
BrandoComandoHave you seen the built-in generators on new Ford truck models? Higher trim packages will use the engine as a generator to power 4X 120VAC and one 220VAC outlet in the bed. Super smart idea for a work truck or camping rig. I wonder if the Lightning EV will have this capability too
"Three different onboard generator systems are available. F-150s with conventional non-hybrid drivetrains get a 2.0-kW system, while hybrid trucks get upgraded to 2.4 kW or, optionally, a massive 7.2 kW of power, made possible by the hybrid's 48-volt lithium-ion battery pack. Ford claims that the top-spec 7.2-kW system can power a plasma cutter, TiG welder, chop saw, air compressor, angle grinder, and work light, simultaneously. That mobile welding shop can run for 32 hours continuously on a full tank, making all-day, heavy-duty work possible. If you don't need that much wattage, Ford says the 2.4-kW system can run a jackhammer or a mobile theater setup complete with a projector, loudspeakers, and popcorn machine for up to 85 hours."
I think it does, I was reading on it and the lightning can literally be hooked up to your house as a backup system for a couple hours invade the power goes out
CrunnchyVanManI think it does, I was reading on it and the lightning can literally be hooked up to your house as a backup system for a couple hours invade the power goes out
That's pretty cool. Such a smart idea for a work vehicle like a truck
Interesting article says Ford is working with rivian and invested 1/2 billion into the company etc
CatdickBojanglesIt was officially announced. Starts at 40k which is super cheap. Hell I just paid close to that for a 3/4 ton truck. But fords track record isn’t great so let’s hope this one is better.
Is this the new F-100?? My grandpa told me it’s called that
