article thumbnail

Ford cutting F-150 Lightning production workforce by two-thirds

Teslarati

Ford is cutting its F-150 Lightning production workforce by two-thirds as the company continues to try and ramp manufacturing of electric vehicles and work toward profitability. Ford continues to struggle to sell its EV models, but its ICE pickups, SUVs, and cars are keeping the company healthy.

F-150 128
article thumbnail

BYD confirms Shark electric pickup name as Ford F-150 Lightning rival in latest teaser

Baua Electric

BYD is launching its first electric pickup soon after confirming it will go by the name “Shark” in its latest teaser, revealing a Ford F-150 Lightning look up front. It also showed the pickup’s Ford F-150 Lightning -like full-length light bar and stacked headlights. A new electric pickup is coming to global markets.

F-150 52
article thumbnail

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Drive: Ford’s most valued model is now electric

Charged EVs

Ford knows trucks, and demand for its F-150 Lightning shows truck buyers may not be as afraid of EVs as many think. The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck may be the first real mass-market electric vehicle sold in the US. At the top of the heap is the Ford F-Series, the best-selling US. Photos by John Voelcker.

F-150 131
article thumbnail

Ford F-150 Lightning trucks join disaster relief response teams in the US

Teslarati

The Ford F-150 Lightning and the legacy automaker’s other heavy-duty work vehicles are joining Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves the community during disasters and crises. pic.twitter.com/3aWVdPL6PS — Ford Motor Company (@Ford) June 20, 2023 In addition to its $2.5

F-150 78
article thumbnail

Hyundai IONIQ T10 emerges as a potential electric F-150 Lightning pickup rival

Baua Electric

A new trademark filing for an IONIQ T10 suggests Hyundai could be aiming for Ford’s F-150 Lightning. The upcoming IMA platform will be a “significant advancement” over its current E-GMP, covering more than mid-size SUVs. Kia, Hyundai’s sister company, revealed plans to launch two electric trucks.

F-150 52
article thumbnail

Ford reports strong Q2 and raises 2021 outlook, 120k F-150 Lightning reservations

Teslarati

Ford Motor Company ( NYSE: F ) reported a better-than-expected second quarter on Wednesday, recording positive earnings per share but slightly missing Wall Street’s consensus for automotive revenue. The company beat Wall Street estimates for earnings per share with 13 cents, adjusted. This generated $1.1

F-150 110
article thumbnail

Ford plans 300-mile electric SUV, hybrid F-150 and Mustang, more U.S. production: BREAKING

Green Car Reports

Ford released plans today for its future portfolio of electified vehicles, including an all-electric SUV with 300 miles of range Perhaps more remarkable, it will offer hybrid versions of both the F-150 pickup truck—previously discussed for 2019 or so—and the Mustang sport coupe.

F-150 148