Renewable Revolution

February 4, 2022 By BENGT HALVORSON



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The F-150 Lightning has a dual-motor system. At 563 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque, there’s more torque than has ever been offered in the F-150, and 0-60 mph times should be in the “mid-four-second range,” according to Ford. ... ...


Just as with the E-Transit, Ford has kept the F-150’s body-on-frame layout—with a few tweaks—and aimed to make the F-150 Lightning essentially just another F-150 for tradespeople and anyone who might upfit their truck for a special purpose. Dimensionally, that means it’s essentially the same truck, albeit with a flush front end where the grille would be, Ford’s Mega Power Frunk where the engine would be, some different wheels, and distinct lighting. But inside it’s hard to distinguish from the gas model if you’re not moving and not looking at the gauge cluster; you’ll find the same seating space, even the same folding shift lever that folds forward to create a large workspace if needed. ... ...

The F-150 Lightning Pro I rode in had the 131-kwh extended-range battery pack and up to a 300-mile estimated EPA range—close to the Rivian R1T’s 135-kwh pack and 314-mile range. As it was a Pro version, it could cost as little with this battery as $49,974. 🤔 ... ...


The Lightning offers a simplified menu system, with a smaller 12.0-inch landscape-layout touchscreen in place of the non-Pro versions’ 15.5-inch portrait-layout screen. A one-pedal drive mode can be toggled on to allow more brake regen, while there are Normal, Sport, Off-Road, and Tow/Haul modes from which to choose.

Full article:
https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1134982_first-ride-2022-ford-f-150-lightning-adds-finesse-to-america-s-bestselling-truck

Agelbert NOTE: Nice EV Pickup Truck but I do not see a price tag of 50 Grand as "little". There is no way that I could ever afford to pay that (plus 6% sales tax plus dealer fees, etc.  ) much for transportation. That said, the millions of businesses that use pickup trucks will probably go for it because they can deduct the vehicle cost from their taxes AND the operating/maintenance costs of this EV pickup will much less than those of the  🦕 gas guzzler version. So, I expect the F-150 ⚡ Lightning, both the Pro and non-Pro versions, will be a resounding success that puts the final nail in the coffin of 🦕 gas guzzler pollution mobiles.