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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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First Ride: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

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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. Power Anything, Anywhere. A full frunk.

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Ford unveils next-gen F-150; up to 700 lbs lighter, new 2.7L EcoBoost with stop-start

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2015 F-150. Ford introduced the all-new Ford F-150 at its press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Aluminum alloys are used throughout the F-150 body for the first time, improving dent and ding resistance and also saving weight. Click to enlarge. Further boosting the 2.7-liter

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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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Rice U team develops new class of quasi-solid-state electrolytes; stable performance at high temperatures

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Lithium is very reactive with water, so our first challenge was to eliminate water from the clay while keeping its structure intact. The clay-based electrolyte gets less viscous but still retains its consistency at least to 150 C. —Kaushik Kalaga, lead author of the study. The next step is to push the limits further.

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Behind the Wheel, Under the Hood of Rivian's R1T

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The Rivian can tow 11,000 pounds, on virtual par with the maximum 11,300 pounds of the beefiest Ford F-150 pickup, America’s best-selling vehicle for 39 straight years. USB ports, 12-volt and 110-volt outlets are sprinkled through the cabin and cargo bed, topped with a power tonneau cover to keep cargo safe.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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Ford has just announced that its electric F-150 pickup will be called “Lightning,” bringing back a moniker that was applied to high performance F-150 versions in the past, but keeping the electric version within its best-selling brand. GM, shifting focus to pure EVs, built the last Volt on February 19, 2019.

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