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    Next-Gen Ford Electric Pickup Truck Delayed

    Ford Hits Pause On Electric Pickup Plans, To Focus On Hybrids Instead

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    Ford becomes yet another legacy carmaker to reassess its ambitious EV plans and the decision to skip hybrids. The next-generation Ford electric pickup truck was slated for launch by next year (2025). However, with the current slowdown in the EV demand, the pickup truck will now arrive in 2026. That’s not all. Its three-row electric SUV has been delayed to come in 2027. It was originally supposed to arrive in 2025 too. This marks a vivid reconsideration of Ford’s original plans of skipping the hybrid cars. You might also like: 4 Electric Pickup Trucks Driven Until They Died – Tesla, Ford, Rivian, Chevy Ford Electric Pickup Delayed Ford CEO Jim Farley announced that the American giant will emphasize deploying capital wisely to plan the future. As a consequence, it has delayed the launches of the two all-electric vehicles. Instead, in fact, the American auto major will focus on hybridizing the existing internal combustion cars in its entire portfolio. He said, “As the No. 2 EV brand in the U.S. for the past two years, we are committed to scaling a profitable EV business, using capital wisely and bringing to market the right gas, hybrid and fully electric vehicles at the right time. Our breakthrough, next-generation EVs will be new from the ground up and fully software enabled, with ever-improving digital experiences and a multitude of potential services.” Even though the existing Ford F-150 Lightning is doing decently on the sales charts, Ford is not confident if the next-gen EVs will experience high demand as the entire EV industry braces for slow growth this year. We also know that Ford will drop the “Lightning” nomenclature for the next-gen electric pickup truck. As for the delays, Ford feels that this will provide the EV segment enough time to mature. Furthermore, it will lead to Ford being able to capitalize on emerging battery technology which will offer the consumers enhanced “durability and better value.” You might also like: Tesla Eyeing Indian Factory With Capacity Of 500,000 EVs Learn Electric Cars Says Prominent carmakers are resorting to re-think their strategy of going all-electric too soon. Many thought that when electrification is the end goal, why invest in a transitioning technology like hybrid cars? But slowly, they are realizing that the growth and demand for EVs might not be as exponential as the industry experts initially predicted. In such a scenario, hybrid cars could provide a perfect stepping stone to reach mass EV adoption in the coming years. Therefore, going hybrid makes a lot of sense. Let us see which other car marques adopt this route going forward.

    Four Electric Pickup Trucks Range Comparison

    4 Electric Pickup Trucks Driven Until They Died – Tesla, Ford, Rivian, Chevy

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    Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T and Chevrolet Silverado EV electric pickup trucks were put through their paces until they tapped out! 4 electric pickup trucks – Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T and Chevrolet Silverado EV, were driven until they died. There is always a difference between the advertised range and the real-life range of EVs. In a bid to test which EV was the closest to the ideal range, a prominent automobile expert team decided to perform an intriguing experiment. Having the security of a mobile DC fast charger, they drove the EVs till the batteries got empty. The results were intriguing, to say the least. You might also like: Mercedes VISION EQXX Drives 1,010 km On Single Charge, Still Has 309 km Range Left 4 Electric Pickup Trucks Tested For Range This experiment comes from Out of Spec Reviews on YouTube. In order to make this test fair, there are some ground rules. These include: With these conditions, the test commenced from Welling, Colorado in the direction of Nebraska until the 55% SoC. With 55% battery, the drivers must turn around. Since they had a mobile DC charger, they stayed on the highway until the electric pickup trucks came to a complete halt. You might also like: All-New Audi Q6 e-tron Quattro Revealed With New Platform Time For Result After the entire journey, it was time for the results. The Tesla Cybertruck emerged victorious by over-achieving 304 miles (489 km) against the claimed 301 miles (484 km). On the other end of the spectrum, the Ford F-150 Lightning performed the worst, driving only for 282 miles (454 km) against the claimed range of 320 miles (515 km). Rivian was close to its advertised range by displaying 345 miles (555 km) against 352 miles (566 km). Lastly, the Chevy Silverado EV showcased a range of 434 miles (698 km), while its ideal range is 450 miles (724 km). Range Test Claimed Range Achieved Range Tesla Cybertruck 301 mi (484 km) 304 mi (489 km) Rivian R1T 352 mi (566 km) 345 mi (555 km) Chevrolet Silverado EV 450 mi (724 km) 434 mi (698 km) Ford F-150 Lightning 320 mi (515 km) 282 mi (454 km) Results 4 Electric Pickup Trucks – Specs The Tesla Cybertruck in this competition comes with a tri-motor AWD configuration. It runs on 35-inch all-terrain tires. On the other hand, the Rivian R1T has a dual-motor AWD non-performance setup with a larger battery. In essence, it is meant to demonstrate maximum range. Then we have the Ford F-150 Lightning also with the extended-range battery. Finally, the Chevy Silverado EV comes with a gargantuan 215 kWh battery pack, aimed at providing the maximum range. You might also like: Taycan Turbo GT Becomes The Most Powerful Porsche Ever Learn Electric Cars Says There are tons of moving variables while calculating the range of an electric car. But in order to compare the range figures of two EVs, it is imperative to define the rules and set some basic standards to which every EV must adhere. The YouTubers have taken great care to make this comparison as fair as possible. The aim is not to test the real-world range of the EVs but how close they are to their claimed range figures under ideal and similar circumstances.

    2022 Mach Prices Range

    2022 Ford Mustang Mach E – Range, Specs, Models, Prices

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    The latest electric Mustang comes with a wide variety of models and attractive prices. The latest edition of the Ford electric Mustang SUV, the 2022 Mach E comes with a plethora of trims (varying range & prices) to suit the need of every customer. For the people looking for maximum range, exhilarating performance, or an affordable muscle SUV, Ford has you covered. You will find the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E summarised below.  You might also like: 2022 Kia EV6 Light vs Wind vs GT-Line – Specs and Price Comparison 2022 Mustang Mach E – Models & Prices The Mach E comes in 4 trims levels; Select, Premium, California Route 1 and GT. The prices of these models are presented in the table below.  Mustang Mach E Trim Price  Select $ 43,895 Premium $ 49,100 California Route 1 $ 52,775 GT $ 61,995 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E Prices All these prices are MSRP and an additional $7,500 federal tax benefits are available on all these models.  Specs and Range Select: The most affordable trim of the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E comes with a sole 70 kWh battery with an EPA-estimated range of 247 miles in the RWD version and 224 miles in the eAWD version. The electric motor produces 266 hp (198 kW) and 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) in RWD and 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) in eAWD. The 0-60 mph comes up in 5.8 secs (RWD) and 5.2 secs (eAWD).  Premium: The popular Premium model comes with the option of choosing between either a 70 kWh or a 91 kWh battery pack. The EPA-estimated range in the Standard Range version with a smaller battery is 247 miles (RWD) and 224 miles (eAWD). The bigger battery powers the Extended Range version with an EPA-estimated range of 303 miles (RWD) and 277 miles (eAWD).  The power output with the 70 kWh battery remains the same as the Select variant, the output in the Extended Range version with the bigger battery pack is 290 hp (216 kW) for RWD and 346 hp (258 kW) for eAWD while the torque output remains the same as the Select trim.  You might also like: Are Electric Car Chargers Universal – Types of Chargers California Route 1: This variant of the Mach E comes with a sole 91 kWh battery pack with an EPA-estimated range of 314 miles (RWD) and 312 miles (eAWD). For people looking for maximum range, this trim is best suited. The peak power and torque outputs stand at 290 hp (216 kW) for RWD and 346 hp (258 kW) for eAWD and 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) for RWD and 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) for eAWD. The 0-60 mph comes up in 6.1 secs (RWD) and 4.8 secs (eAWD).  GT & GT Performance Edition: For enthusiasts, these variants make sense. It is powered by a 91 kWh battery pack with an EPA-estimated range of 270 miles (GT) and 260 miles (GT P). The power output stands at a colossal 480 hp (358 kW) and the torque produced is 600 lb-ft (813 Nm) for GT and 634 lb-ft (860 Nm) for GT P. The 0-60 mph sprint is achieved in a mere 3.5 secs (GT P) and 3.8 secs (GT).  Out of these attractive options for range, prices and powertrains for the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E, you will definitely find the one that suits your needs the best.