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Ford introduces F-150 Lightning Pro electric pickup targeted at commercial customers

Green Car Congress

Ford unveiled the all-electric 2022 F-150 Lightning Pro, a version of the electric F-150 Lightning ( earlier post ) targeted at commercial customers. More than 145 million miles of telematics data show that for the average F-150 commercial customer in the US, 95% of their daily travel is less than 174 miles.

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PG&E and Ford collaborate on bidirectional electric vehicle charging technology in customers’ homes

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PG&E and Ford will test the F-150 Lightning and its Intelligent Backup Power bidirectional charging capabilities in providing backup power for customers’ homes in PG&E’s service area. G&E and GM will test vehicles with bidirectional charging technology that can help safely power the essential needs of a properly equipped home.

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Why The Ford F-150 Lightning Is The Most Important EV Ever

EV Adoption

When the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV reaches dealers in the spring or summer of 2022, it will wear the mantle as the most important electric vehicle introduced to date in America. Enter the Ford F-150 Lightning. F-150 Lightning is a True Game Changer. Less maintenance/Lower TCO. Ford Intelligent Power.

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Ford adds cool new features for EV owners in rare Smartphone app update

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Owners can also perform scheduled maintenance and unlock EV chargers in preparation for a charging session. ” Additionally, Ford F-150 Lightning owners received a new climate control feature that allows them to prepare their cabin for access. No more getting inside a truck cab that is too hot or too cold.

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First Ride: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

Ford wouldn’t let us get behind the wheel of the early production F-150 Lightning and E-Transit, but from the right-hand seat (and a chance to closely examine the interiors and, via a cutaway. The first Ford F-150 Lightning pre-production units begin leaving the factory. Charging options can vary with the job.

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LAWA takes delivery of its first heavy-duty electric truck, a Nikola Tre for LAX

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The Nikola Tre BEV has a range of up to 330 miles on a single charge of its 733 kWh battery pack, and will use a new 75kW DC charging station being installed at LAX. The truck is expected to have significantly reduced maintenance and fuel costs compared with a similarly equipped internal combustion unit.

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New fleet customers for XL Hybrid’s plug-in hybrid upfit for Ford F-150 pickups

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XL Hybrids TYs7Oafol48Kkc8KJgZoTHgMu0w8LYSbRdYOj2VdwnuKwa">announced new fleet customers who intend to purchase its XLP plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) upfit solution for Ford F-150 pickup trucks. Three of the latest companies that intend to add XLP F-150s to their fleet include the City of Long Beach, Calif.;

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