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Ford Slashing F-150 Lightning Production and Laying Off Most of the People Building It

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After facing significant challenges ramping up production and meeting customer demand for the F-150 Lightning, Ford recently announced layoffs that will drastically cut volume at its electric vehicle factory in Michigan. The F-150 Lightning is no exception, though gas trucks aren’t cheap by any stretch of the imagination.

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Ford F-150 Lightning wait times for XLT trim shrink, reservations no longer needed

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Ford announced today that it is on track to increase production of the F-150 Lightning’s various trims, including the high-demand XLT model, as capacity will continue to ramp up at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center this fall, decreasing customer wait times. As we scale production, we are making this possible.”

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Ford reveals specs for F-150 Lightning Pro: Price, Range, and Features

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Ford released details on the F-150 Lightning Pro variant recently. In the legacy automaker’s own words, the F-150 Lightning Pro was “Built Ford Tough” for business owners. ” 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro. . ” 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro. foot rear cargo bed.

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GM is giving a $7,500 incentive on EV models that lost tax credit eligibility

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GM is offering a $7,500 incentive for EVs that lost eligibility for the EV tax credit. GM to give $7,500 incentive for non-qualifying EVs Two weeks ago, GM said the new Chevy Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq would lose eligibility for the US EV tax credit at the beginning of 2024. Until then, GM will fill in the gap for buyers.

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

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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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GM says EV hurdles are ‘not an issue now’ as new models roll out

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Moving past Production Hell After delivering 75,883 electric cars last year, GM missed its goal of selling 100,000 EVs in the second half of 2023. GM sold less than 14,000 EVs last year after encountering its version of Tesla’s “Production Hell.” GM had its fair share of EV hurdles last year, leading to disappointing sales.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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As of June 15, 2022, Ford will no longer offer the opportunity to purchase its three all-electric vehicles, the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit Van, for new leases. Ford informed dealers in a letter that it was discontinuing the end-of-lease purchase option for the E-Transit van, Mustang Mach-E, and F-150 Lightning.

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