Anew Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck owner recently shared some useful information about towing. As expected, the truck lost some 50 percent of its range due to pulling the heavy load. However, aside from the smaller range, which is also the case with gas-powered trucks, the Lightning was a solid performer.
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InsideEVs editor Tom Moloughney takes an in-depth look at the new 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning during a first drive review in Texas. In this video, they give you the full breakdown on the lightning's charging capabilities and show you what it's like to drive in the real world.
Car-maker Ford is trialling technology that could end the need for speed limit signs and help drivers avoid inadvertently incurring speeding fines by automatically slowing down vehicles when they enter designated areas.
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I don't think City will let this go through they live off fines
Ford has now sent out an internal bulletin alerting dealers that the F-150 Lightning won't be equipped with the "Phone as a Key” feature at delivery. Instead, the electric pickup truck's feature will be enabled by Ford via an over-the-air software update that's planned for late summer 2022.
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Spring deliveries underway. A train of #F150Lightning’s loading up at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center via Ford CEO Jim Farley.
Video can be seen here:
Now, the automaker is even warning dealers who would be tempted to sell their demo units (FCTP Mannequin unit).
Ford wrote in a communication to dealerships shared on the
Then the automaker warned about selling those units:
This should allow more people the chance to go and see the F-150 Lightning in person at those dealers and even try it in some cases.
However, taking one home should prove difficult for the next year, as Ford works through its backlog of reservations. Full PDF available below.