2018 Ford F-150

Ford to challenge Pikes Peak with F-150 Lightning-based SuperTruck

Ford is gearing up to tackle the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a high-performance EV based on the popular F-150 Lightning pickup truck. This "SuperTruck," as it's been dubbed, isn't just a showpiece – it's a rolling laboratory for Ford's ongoing EV development.

While details are scarce, the teaser video released by Ford hints at several performance upgrades, including a massive rear wing and a new diffuser. These aerodynamic enhancements, combined with a power boost that's sure to dwarf the standard Lightning's output, will be essential for conquering the 156 turns and {{4,720 ft}} elevation gain of the Pikes Peak course.

This isn't Ford's first foray into EV racing at Pikes Peak. Last year, the company's Electric SuperVan set a new class record. This year, the SuperTruck will be piloted by Romain Dumas, the same driver who set an overall course record in a Volkswagen ID.R in 2018.

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Ford to challenge Pikes Peak with F-150 Lightning-based SuperTruck

Ford's F-150 Lightning-based EV SuperTruck is set to tackle the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, serving as a testbed for future EV technologies.
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Ford rolls out faster charging to 2022 and 2023 F-150 Lightning models

Ford is now sending out an over-the-air update to all owners of the 2022 and 2023 F-150 Lightning. This rolled out to those enrolled in the early access program back in October, but it's only now making its way to everyone.

The big thing it brings is enabling a better charging curve, thanks to a bump in current from 450 amps to 500 amps. This results in faster DC charging.

Following the update, a 10% to 80% charge on a 350kW DC charger, which previously took 45 minutes, will now take just under 40 minutes. Granted, that's not the hugest change, but it is a welcome one anyway.

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Ford rolls out faster charging to 2022 and 2023 F-150 Lightning models

And it comes via an over-the-air software update.
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Ford kills the Lightning and shakes up its EV lineup! - The Electric Duo​

Ford made some major announcements today including the end of production of the current F-150 Lightning EV. They also announced the next gen Lightning would be an EREV and that their future electric truck known as T3 will not be produced.

They will be shifting some of their excess battery production to energy storage for data centers, utilities, and homes. More details and analysis in the video.
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The Next-gen Ford F-150 Lightning Is NOT What You Think... - TFLEV​

The Ford F-150 Lightning's next generation may surprise you. TFLEV breaks down the surprising news and explores various electrified truck options, including plug-in hybrids and range extenders.

This in-depth discussion compares the Lightning to competitors like Ram and Scout.
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