It's electric

The Ford F-150 Lightning could change how you look at electric trucks

The Model T of EVs?

by Robin Bea
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When you think about what people expect from a Ford F-150 pickup, a few things probably come to mind: power, capacity, toughness.

Near the bottom of the list, you might find fuel efficiency.

That’s what makes Ford’s new F-150 Lightning such a surprising turn for the truck-maker, and why it may change the conversation around electric vehicles.

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