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  Very High-Performance EV                                                       Source:  Ford 1,000+ HP Ford is underscoring its belief in high-performance, high-powered, big output EVs with the new promise of a very powerful Ford-150 Lightning.  Here are the key facts: Ford is developing a very high-performance version of its Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup with 1,000 + hp Currently, the F-150 Lighting has dual electric motors that pump out a total of 550 hp, so the power upgrade is very significant Ford has issued an infographic teasing the new EV in silhouette surrounded by several high output EVs, like the 1,972 hp SuperVan 4 and the 7-motor Mach-E 1400, adding the high output e-truck is coming soon Ford just officially announced that it is returning to Formula l racing and emphasized the powerful impact that advanced technologies and leading-edge aerodynamic designs for racing have on their production vehicles, like the highly popular F-150 Lightning and vice versa The high

  Very High-Performance EV                                                       Source:  Ford 1,000+ HP Ford is underscoring its belief in high-performance, high-powered, big output EVs with the new promise of a very powerful Ford-150 Lightning.  Here are the key facts: Ford is developing a very high-performance version of its Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup with 1,000 + hp Currently, the F-150 Lighting has dual electric motors that pump out a total of 550 hp, so the power upgrade is very significant Ford has issued an infographic teasing the new EV in silhouette surrounded by several high output EVs, like the 1,972 hp SuperVan 4 and the 7-motor Mach-E 1400, adding the high output e-truck is coming soon Ford just officially announced that it is returning to Formula l racing and emphasized the powerful impact that advanced technologies and leading-edge aerodynamic designs for racing have on their production vehicles, like the highly popular F-150 Lightning and vice versa The high

  F-150 Lightning Pickup Goes into Expanded Production                                                       Source:  Ford "The Truck For the Masses" Ford Motor Company has announced that it is more than tripling production volume of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup because of booming demand for the EV. Automotive experts are calling Lightning the most transformative vehicle in the 119 year history of Ford.   Unlike its $200,000+ competitor Tesla's Cybertruck, the Lightning is priced at $40,000 and Ford is calling it "the e-pickup for the masses".  The EV is at the forefront of Ford's efforts to retool and revitalize their brand into a green vehicle powerhouse.  Ford had planned on producing 40,000 Lightnings per year.  Because of rapidly escalating demand, they have decided to more than triple production to 150,000 yearly. More than 200,000 customers have ordered the EV.  Ford CEO Jim Farley says Lightning will hit showrooms in the next few days. Ford En

   F-150 Lightning Pickup Goes into Expanded Production                                                       Source:  Ford "The Truck For the Masses" Ford Motor Company has announced that it is more than tripling production volume of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup because of booming demand for the EV. Automotive experts are calling Lightning the most transformative vehicle in the 119 year history of Ford.   Unlike its $200,000+ competitor Tesla's Cybertruck, the Lightning is priced at $40,000 and Ford is calling it "the e-pickup for the masses".  The EV is at the forefront of Ford's efforts to retool and revitalize their brand into a green vehicle powerhouse.  Ford had planned on producing 40,000 Lightnings per year.  Because of rapidly escalating demand, they have decided to more than triple production to 150,000 yearly. More than 200,000 customers have ordered the EV.  Ford CEO Jim Farley says Lightning will hit showrooms in the next few days. Ford E

  New FORM Solar Camping Pod                                                  Source:  FORM Green Camping The Tesla Cybertruck is one of the most anticipated electric pickup trucks of the decade.  Its bold design, speed, range and strong steel body have been heavily promoted by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.  The delivery date is promised for 2022.  Now, thanks to a California startup composed of industrial designers and engineers, it has a new capability as a solar camper with a solar camper pod called FORM. FORM Form is a revolutionary camper made of carbon fiber that is compatible with all types of truck beds including the Ford F-150 Lightning and the radically designed Cybertruck.  The company says it has maximum strength and durability with its carbon fiber shell enhanced with aluminum honeycomb material.  It attaches to the truck and fits between the sides of the pickup bed.  The pod has a full extension system that turns the truck into a tiny green powered home.  It weighs 1000 pounds and

  New FORM Solar Camping Pod                                                  Source:  FORM Green Camping The Tesla Cybertruck is one of the most anticipated electric pickup trucks of the decade.  Its bold design, speed, range and strong steel body have been heavily promoted by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.  The delivery date is promised for 2022.  Now, thanks to a California startup composed of industrial designers and engineers, it has a new capability as a solar camper with a solar camper pod called FORM. FORM Form is a revolutionary camper made of carbon fiber that is compatible with all types of truck beds including the Ford F-150 Lightning and the radically designed Cybertruck.  The company says it has maximum strength and durability with its carbon fiber shell enhanced with aluminum honeycomb material.  It attaches to the truck and fits between the sides of the pickup bed.  The pod has a full extension system that turns the truck into a tiny green powered home.  It weighs 1000 pounds and

   Ford's F-150 Lightning May Be an EV Gamechanger Source:  Ford A Truck That Can Power Your Home During a Power Outage The long anticipated Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck is being hailed by some automotive experts as disruptive, gamechanging innovation in the EV market.  In the first 48 hours after it was unveiled in late May 2021, 44,500 people reserved it for purchase.  For the past five years, the F-150 has been the top selling vehicle in the US.  Ford has electrified and added many smart features to their best selling vehicle, which is expected to result in big sales.  Ford CEO Jim Farley said the F-150 is now going digital and fully electric.  He added several fascinating details.  He said Lightning can power your house during a power outage.  The EV is faster than the original F-150 Lightning Performance truck and it will constantly improve through over the air updates. Production on the vehicle will start in spring 2022  and the first e-trucks will be delivered

  President Biden Declares EVs Are the Future of Driving Source:  Ford F-150 E-Plant, Dearborn, Michigan, President Biden Biden on the Future of Automotive Industry at Ford Electric F-150 Plant US President Joe Biden is an ardent supporter of electric vehicles and alternative green forms of transportation and energy.  Today, he went to Ford's new, electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck manufacturing facility. The F-150 truck has been Ford's and the US' most popular selling vehicle for years. It is now going electric and it is a huge electric initiative for Ford.  President Biden said that there is no turning away from the fact that the future of the automotive industry is electric and the global race to sell those EVs is getting a lot more competitive.  Ford's electric Lightning pickup truck fits right into the future of EV competition.  It is a much anticipated new vehicle against a global wall of huge EV competition, including from Tesla, GM, VW, Rivian and more. Globa