“Given the Ioniq 5 had only 8 percent charge remaining, we used the F-150 Lightning's 240-volt outlet to provide the vehicle with some extra juice to ensure it could reach the next non-Tesla charging spot.”...
This process looks like it began sometime after Dec. 21, 2022. Satellite photos from that date show a handful of lots packed to the brim with to-be-delivered pickups. By Jan. 10, only the southeast lot is stuffed with a few more peppering the rest of the facility...
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Dealers like Granger Motors expected the same, according to Zach Westrum, who inherited the company from his father. Westrum considered the Bronco an opportunity to become a bigger player in the market of 3,000 or so Ford stores, so he offered a set price, $1,000 below MSRP. At the time of the...
KEEP ON TRUCKIN’: 40 MILLIONTH FORD F-SERIES FOR U.S. CUSTOMERS ROLLS OFF THE LINE
January 27, 2022
The forties have been good to Ford F-Series. Ford has 45 years as America’s best-selling truck and 40 years as best-selling vehicle, and now, Ford is celebrating production of its 40-millionth...
“When the proverbial dust settled, the 2021 Ford F-150PowerBoost took the top spot in the full-size pickup category with a 0-60 time of 6.3 seconds, beating out the Nissan Titan (6.7 seconds) and Toyota Tundra (6.7 seconds). Considering the fact that the F-150 PowerBoost is the most powerful...
Interesting history in the article, seems like the generator is missed opportunity they will see the light on, in the future. Already paying the weight penalty with the battery, add some functionality. Growing up in the 70s-80s, who knew I "needed" GPS in a mobile calling device...
Saw this today, good demonstration on capability of the 7.2 kw
"Detroit-based metal fabricator Josh Welton reviews the 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost to see what it can offer to metalworkers and tradespeople on the move. He pulls out his welding machine, grinder, and other power tools to put the...
https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/10/generator-or-inverter-2021-ford-f-150-pro-power-onboard-explained/
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"Q: A lot of people called this an inverter instead of a generator. How do you answer that, and what is the difference between the two?
Both are partially correct as our system is...
“That has led at least one – Roy O’Brien Ford in Michigan – to set aside an emergency fund for its salespeople to help keep them afloat when there are no vehicles left to sell” https://fordauthority.com/2021/05/ford-dealers-wont-be-getting-meaningful-new-vehicle-inventory-until-august/amp/
“The used trucks also are much cheaper than the new F150s, which are jumping in price because of the limited supply and heavy demand” Chip shortage means people waiting in line for Ford pickups
“Intel will seek to provide rapid assistance to car companies suffering from the shortage, including...