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F-150 Lightning tow and charge: How far you can go and how long it’ll take

Pickup trucks are often tasked with a variety of jobs. The exception of what a truck should be capable of doing far exceeds that of a sports car. So an electric pickup truck will be held to similar standards. Additionally, unlike a gas-powered truck, an electric truck will need to be recharged. Depending on the […]

by Chad Kirchner
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Going nationwide: Ford has delivered Lightnings to customers in all 50 states

Early F-150 Lightning customers look forward to deliveries across the country. Within two months, Ford has delivered the electric truck to new owners in all 50 states. Texas (the truck capital of America) and California (the electric vehicle capital of America) lead the way with the highest number of F-150 Lightning deliveries. Regardless of where […]

by Miranda Richardson
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Ford’s newest Lightning Pro offering is purpose-built for police use

The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Special Service Vehicle supports police departments in many ways including the ability to cut costs and accelerate sustainability goals. By launching America’s first electric police vehicle lineup, Ford continues to provide the vehicles needed to protect and serve communities for more than 70 years. “We’re proud to offer America’s […]

by Miranda Richardson
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2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition review: Point and shoot performance

The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition is a lot like a disposable camera. No, I’m not damning with faint praise, but just like those old-school image-capturing devices, this lovely all-electric SUV is pretty much a point-and-shoot affair. Get the nose facing where you want it, then pull the trigger and this vehicle will […]

by Craig Cole
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Ford offering new battery design in Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning

To keep pace with strong customer demand, Ford announced on Thursday it will make lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries available in the Mustang Mach-E SUV and F-150 Lightning pickup truck. The automaker revealed it’s working with China-based company CATL to increase its global battery supply. Ford will also directly source EV-essential raw materials from Australia, […]

by Craig Cole
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Plug-in home charging stations make level 2 charging easy and affordable

For most people planning to switch to an EV, home charging infrastructure is a major consideration. Depending on the style and specific brand of charger, getting ready to charge can involve contractors, electricians, and a substantial expense. However, a new generation of 240-volt home-based chargers are knocking down barriers to EV ownership. All you need […]

by Jeff Zurschmeide
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Leasing a Ford EV? You may not be allowed to purchase it once the contract ends

If you lease a Mustang Mach-E SUV, F-150 Lightning pickup truck or E-Transit commercial van and your contract started June 15 or later, you may not be able to buy your vehicle once the lease is over. As reported by CarsDirect and Automotive News (subscription required) and confirmed by Ford, the company is barring drivers […]

by Craig Cole
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Rapid-fire electric vehicle roundup: Five EVs tested, none disappoint

Every year, the Midwest Automotive Media Association (yep, that’s MAMA for short) hosts its popular Spring Rally at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The annual event gives automotive journalists a chance to get seat time in a wide range of vehicles from a host of automakers. This year, nearly 20 brands brought around 70 […]

by Craig Cole
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Ford upgrades plants and announces 6,200 new jobs

Ford announced it will add more than 6,200 new jobs in the United States and convert nearly 3,000 United Auto Workers (UAW) positions to full-time status complete with healthcare benefits starting on the first day of employment. This announcement comes one year ahead of the 2023 contract negotiations in support of the Ford+ Plan, which […]

by Stefan Ogbac
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Ford joins First Movers Coalition to push for zero-emissions technologies

Ford announced it has joined the First Movers Coalition, a global movement to use purchasing power and the supply chain to support early market innovations for clean energy technologies. The Blue Oval currently has the largest production footprint in the United States where it employs more hourly workers than any other auto manufacturer. Ford has […]

by Stefan Ogbac
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