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EV Engineer replied to the thread Scout EV / EREV launches delayed until 2028.EV enthusiasts love to knock on Toyota for not being "all in" on BEV but Toyota has played this very well. They have developed hybrids...
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EV Engineer reacted to abcut973's post in the thread Scout EV / EREV launches delayed until 2028 with
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Lol! By the time these EREV will hit the market BEV will be back in demand. Brands like Toyota, BMW, Mercedes will be ahead ... Maybe... -
EV Engineer reacted to vvgogh's post in the thread Scout EV / EREV launches delayed until 2028 with Like.
We need to redouble our efforts to pathfind a bench seat modification for the Lightning.
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EV Engineer replied to the thread UEV Platform presentation: "Ford Bounty Hunters: The Pursuit of Efficiency.".I "hope" you're underestimating efficiency . Efficiency is SO much to EV's because it increases range, drops weight, and better charge...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread Ford really is all-in on the $30K BEV.It's amazing how much of a miss the cyber truck was. A truck 2 years ago that used Gigacasting, Aluminum body, 300 mile range, Tesla...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread UEV Platform presentation: "Ford Bounty Hunters: The Pursuit of Efficiency.".The maverick is very popular. I imagine Ford is going to take a fork in the road for their vehicles next 10 years. Escape / Maverick /...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread No reserve power.Did you Fast charge? I have definitely flirted with 3-5% a few times. These stories make me a bit more hesitant. If I'm at 4%(~10...
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The instrument cluster also turns WARNING ORANGE, that's clue enough the you're in the reserve risk zone, how far you want to take a...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread My Lightning burned to the ground.Thank goodness everyone is well. I agree ---this sits in the back of my mind as a concern. Especially with a kiddo in car seat. I...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread What’s the ONE piece of advice you’d give to a new F150Lightning owner?.Set to calm screen. Drive the truck. Love the truck. The end. It's all just so over analyzed. It's just a truck.
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EV Engineer replied to the thread BlueCruise Usage Skyrockets 88%.Are you kidding? Why would seat belts and airbags reduce crashes but not automatic braking systems and lane keep assist devices...
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I realize there are 3 year plans, trial extensions, etc, but am I the only one that finds it strange that the Lightning had 16% of miles...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread I think this might be goodbye.Resale will find an equilibrium with the used market. These are just trucks afterall. And probably work for 90% of use cases.There are a...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread I think this might be goodbye.Sounds good. I agree if you are charging more than 1x a month or 1x on a road trip the lightning shows a big weakness. It's good at...
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Sure - here is my use case, which breaks down into 3 major areas. I think it really comes down to having a 4 person family and doing...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread I think this might be goodbye.Enjoy. I'd be interested in your use case. In my opinion, the list you gave seems the F150 is superior in all facets that matter. --I...
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So - I have been nervous about both resale value and (EV) parts availability ever since Ford made the cancellation announcement, so when...
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EV Engineer reacted to RocketGhost's post in the thread True? "You can charge a Ford Lightning with a generator by using its built-in Pro Power Onboard outlets (2.4kW or 9.6kW)" with Like.
Is it suggesting that you could backfeed power from a generator through the pro power outlets to charge the truck?! AI got really confused.
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There is no reason you shouldn‘t be able to arrive to a charger at 2%
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Literally, YMMV. The power available that low into the SoC is dependent upon a lot of factors -- including environmental factors. I...
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EV Engineer reacted to MountainAlive's post in the thread I own another six figure truck … mileage wise anyways (100k miles)! with Like.
Maybe Ford stopped making this truck because they realized it would last too long.
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EV Engineer replied to the thread Ford F-150 Lightning sales numbers.Agree 100 percent. They have proven they can make the best selling EV. And honestly no one can really even compete with them. Get the...
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EV Engineer reacted to SpaceEVDriver's post in the thread Ford F-150 Lightning sales numbers with Like.
Ford realized that in the current political environment it would be acceptable to bilk the US taxpayers for their $22B write-off, after...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread Incredibly good lease on 2025 XLT.That is a screaming good deal. If you factor in a generic number for even the modest fuel savings of say $60 / month you're effectively...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread Stuff I wished that I had known BEFORE I bought.11 kWh is so fast for level 2 honestly. Unless you're using this for very specific cases as a fleet vehicle I almost can't imagine a...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread Taxman's Lightning Chronology.I think this is why the DIY guys recommend ground mounted or something in your backyard. If you can get on the roof--- sure, but for...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread Taxman's Lightning Chronology.Depends on your interest in all of this but if you're serious the return on investment here would be maybe 4-5 years. I think the...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread Taxman's Lightning Chronology.You'd have to run the numbers. But you have an interesting use case. If 98% of your charing is at home and electricy is that expensive-...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread High public charger pricing - war on EVs?.Outside of maybe macro government politics, there is no ---"war on EV's". Market prices fluctuate. These level 3 chargers are not...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread Who would be stupid enough to buy after ford cancelin the lightning.Can't tell you how many guys I've seen in 70k+ GMC Sierra AT-4's give me a jarr about the price of lightning..... If only the knew...
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EV Engineer reacted to VTbuckeye's post in the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - ⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS with Like.
I have a two car garage and 3 EVSEs installed, so charging is a non-issue. I don't know if I would own one if I couldn't charge at home...
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EV Engineer reacted to ryun's post in the thread Will You be upgrading to the Lightning EREV? with Like.
If a range extender helps people make the switch to BEVs long term I think it's absolutely the right decision. Let 'em get used to...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - ⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS.Agree 100%. Weird solution for a 3% use case probably. I just fundamentally believe this is a consumerism issue, not an engineering...
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EV Engineer reacted to mgmessner89's post in the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - ⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS with Like.
I feel like this a weird solution to a complex problem. I own an EV for a plethora of reasons....charging rate at home is pennies, I...
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EV Engineer reacted to Nolander's post in the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - ⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS with Like.
100%. The reality is like it or not, is the Chinese government allows for a long-term view of growth and strategy paving the way for...
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EV Engineer reacted to All-Terrain's post in the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - ⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS with Like.
By the time they spin up the EREV and develop a market for them batteries and the EV consumer will have advanced enough to make them...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - ⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS.30 pages wow. Amazingly ---my truck still started this morning. No issues. This feels like the engineering team and the sales team...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread If the Ramcharger were available when you bought your lightning....Honestly looking at the Ram Charger I feel like all the specs are just bizarre. 70+kWh battery? Why? If you're going to give it an...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread If the Ramcharger were available when you bought your lightning....I had a ton of hesitancy getting an SR over an ER to the point I didn't even look for SR for first few months. Now that I've owned it...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread Ford Enters Partnership With Renault in "A Fight for Our Lives".Farley is dialed in IMO. Keep selling GAS to keep the cash coming and appease the stubborn USA, but throw every expendable dollar into...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread FordPass, charging % not working.Thanks got it. Figured I was missing something simple.
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EV Engineer posted the thread FordPass, charging % not working in Software Updates, SYNC, FordPass, Audio, Nav, Phone, BlueCruise, Driving Aids, Cameras.Hey all. I keep trying to update my target charge % on my phone (and truck) for home charge. It's at 100% and I want it at 90%. The app...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread Ford EV sales without the fed tax credit.At this point the "rumor but also reality" about the discontinuation is probably hurting it more than anything. They haven't said they...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread Daily Charging Limit Percentage - what's yours set to?.Agree here. This all seems so over-analyzed. We're approaching something like 2 million EV's sold a year in the USA. I trust that all...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread My 16th Lightning Road Trip of More Than 1500 Miles.I agree with this completely. It's just a learning curve. Until you get one you just don't understand. Even myself. Perfect example is...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread My 16th Lightning Road Trip of More Than 1500 Miles.LA.
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EV Engineer replied to the thread My 16th Lightning Road Trip of More Than 1500 Miles.Not complaining. Again, I love my truck and I think anyone here is Pro EV. Just offering a counterpoint to the OP who is suggesting...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread My 16th Lightning Road Trip of More Than 1500 Miles.These threads always end up with everyone just talking past each other. Ultimately both of these things are true: 1. You probably can...
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EV Engineer replied to the thread My 16th Lightning Road Trip of More Than 1500 Miles.I am very happy you enjoy long road trips in your F150 Lightning. I also commend you for doing such large (1k+) trips. In my opinion...