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[quote=Anonymous][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]

The F150 is the single best selling vehicle in the U.S. most years. Do you think most people buying them are using them to tow? Or do any kind of actual work?[/quote]

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