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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Electric F-150s just isn't the way... maybe someday, but not now.[/quote]
You're correct, electric F150's is not the way right now. F150 owners are still getting used to the idea that Ford are making them some with 6 cylinder engines, they want their trucks to be 8 cylinders, for the sound and the power.

[b]There's nothing wrong with electric trucks[/b], but it will take many years for a majority of truckers to come around to the idea. [/quote]

Other than having terrible range when towing and extended time charging.  Depending on the size/aerodynamics of the trailer, a F150 Lightning might only go 100 miles compared to 350 for a gas/hybrid F150.  That’s a huge difference.  You also often need to unhitch the trailer to charge; another huge PITA since you can pull through a gas station with a trailer.  So, if you’re going to use it for towing, there’s a lot wrong with an electric truck.  The majority of F150s sold have turbo V6; the coyote V8 is less than a quarter of sales.[/quote]

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