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Scorpio3d reacted to GDN's post in the thread Ford Universal EV Platform Announced: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck with
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I give Ford a little credit for having a plan that seems they can execute on in 2 years. However I can never see something like 48... -
Scorpio3d reacted to NikonJim's post in the thread Ford Universal EV Platform Announced: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck with Haha.
They included a prototype in the announcement.
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Scorpio3d replied to the thread Ford Universal EV Platform Announced: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck.I believe they said midsize trucks, which is Ford Ranger size not Maverick size. GM Canyon/Colorado Toyota Tacoma Nissan whatever Rivian...
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Scorpio3d replied to the thread Ford Universal EV Platform Announced: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck.This was always hyped as a platform reveal, which is what it was. They never said anything about a product reveal.
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Scorpio3d reacted to BabyDoc1012's post in the thread Ford Universal EV Platform Announced: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck with Haha.
I am not sure Jim Farely understands what a model T moment is. When we see actual products based on this platform, with a reasonable...
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Scorpio3d reacted to Ford Motor Company's post in the thread Ford Universal EV Platform Announced: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck with Like.
Re Range, what I can share is that we have not compromised on it. For example, if the same battery were put in a conventionally designed...
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Scorpio3d reacted to Gimme_my_MME's post in the thread Ford Universal EV Platform Announced: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck with Haha.
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Scorpio3d reacted to Ford Motor Company's post in the thread Ford Universal EV Platform Announced: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck with Like.
Hi F-150 Lightning forum folks - fresh news from Ford today. The TLDR; Betting on America: Ford is investing approximately $5 billion...
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I wasn't speaking for anyone else but if it helps others, all the better. I don't think bad actors should be protected with anonymity.
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I would drop it off at the dealer - AFTER putting a few bullet holes in it.
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Doubt you'll be buying from a dealer in the PNW, but that information is still helpful to those in the market !
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I called the dealer and I now understand the game that they play. They tell you about a system when you buy the car and then you say...
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Scorpio3d reacted to Tfarrell73's post in the thread 2025 Lariat Trim rear drivers side top seat fold down with Like.
Use open end wrench to reach down and lift on pin in latch
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Scorpio3d replied to the thread Charging hot battery.Mine will kick on sometimes when I first plug it in, but it seems to cool down pretty quick and the fan shuts off. I know when I have...
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ABRP, check locations with PlugShare in advance and day of trip.
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Scorpio3d reacted to tearitupsports's post in the thread Sigenergy (PointGuard) bi-directional system with Like.
The Sigenergy (Pointguard) V2X system is now a real product on the market. Great video talking about it as well as showing a demo.
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Scorpio3d reacted to ericpullen's post in the thread 2022 Platinum 22" replacement tires needed - which one would you choose? with Like.
Just to close the loop on this one, I got the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 (275/50R22) and holy cow what a difference they have made...
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Scorpio3d replied to the thread Cross nav app.My trip was a year and a half ago and I know the charging infrastructure is much better now than it was then! I would recommend that you...
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Scorpio3d reacted to HOTAS's post in the thread Please read if u get in a automobile wreck with your lightning with Like.
Why exactly did the police ācut the harnessā? Please explain what youāre refrring to.
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Scorpio3d reacted to msobieraj's post in the thread Please read if u get in a automobile wreck with your lightning with Wow.
Good afternoon guys and gals. I was side swiped on the back of my f150 2024 lightning platinum and started into a spin across the...
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Missed that part, old eyes. I doubt they would double any discount, they would call it redundant.
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My tail lights were stolen. Dealer replacement parts are $5000. Or thereās eBay for $1400, clearly stolen from somebody else. Anyone...
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Comprehensive insurance will cover that for your deductible.
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Tools š³. Hell they arenāt taking those. Then theyād have to work for a living. š”
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Scorpio3d replied to the thread Is this a slimy dealer GPS tracker?.Yes That is why I said double!
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Scorpio3d replied to the thread Cross nav app.I used the Ford navigation From Maryland to Texas with a stop near Atlanta(I purchased it in Maryland )and it worked fine! I mostly use...
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Scorpio3d replied to the thread Is this a slimy dealer GPS tracker?.Maybe you can double the discount on your insurance for the ability to track your vehicle!
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Find a friendly otr trucker and tap it off a brake light. It will occasionally come active in strange locations around the country. Or...
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If you have Coyotes, one or two cats wonāt survive. Get a pack of cats though and their reproduction cycle will guarantee you wonāt need...
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Scorpio3d replied to the thread Rodent damage :( help on where?.Remove your frunk liner and look around! There is not a good way to keep critters out!
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Scorpio3d replied to the thread Switching to Chargepoint.I know Ford did a deal with TXU here in Texas so you could get off peak or free charging.(I donāt remember now). I looked into it...
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Scorpio3d replied to the thread Ford Increases Investment in Solid-State Battery Startup Solid Power.Quantumscape seems to be making (similar)significant progress as well!
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Scorpio3d reacted to TaxmanHog's post in the thread Ford Increases Investment in Solid-State Battery Startup Solid Power with Like.
https://fordauthority.com/2025/08/ford-backed-solid-power-posts-solid-q2-2025-results By Brett Foote August 7, 2025 11:09 am 1 Ford has...
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Scorpio3d reacted to Zprime29's post in the thread News: T3 full-size electric EV pickup being delayed until 2028 with Like.
My uneducated guess is that the EV's which can parallelize their batteries are able to overcome that limitation. So I'd hope that if...
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Scorpio3d reacted to lightspeed's post in the thread News: T3 full-size electric EV pickup being delayed until 2028 with Like.
There is literally nothing wrong with the Lightning platform that requires billions of R&D into a totally different truck. All they need...
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Scorpio3d reacted to jetfixr1's post in the thread News: T3 full-size electric EV pickup being delayed until 2028 with Like.
I saw this coming. Hopefully this means Ford will continue to invest in the Lightning. I would upgrade for 800V architecture and a NACS...
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Scorpio3d reacted to ZSC100's post in the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning) with Like.
Yes, this is the kind of technical discussion I need and from various perspectives. Just like DC Fast charging doesn't make sense, with...
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Scorpio3d reacted to rockhead's post in the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning) with Haha.
Inefficient because generators are wickedly expensive to run. I did some math on this when I got my truck, I called it a hillbilly...
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Scorpio3d reacted to Gimme_my_MME's post in the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning) with Like.
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Scorpio3d replied to the thread Why was Charger capacity reduced ?.WOW! That is a lot of solar! I actually have to de-rate my FCSP to about 40 amp because I have an 18 kW system and after the battery is...
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Scorpio3d reacted to Baja Lightning's post in the thread Why was Charger capacity reduced ? with Like.
Those are the hours my solar panels are sitting idle, I have 47kw on my roof and my house batteries are taken care of between 10-11...
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100% cost cutting when Ford realized they didn't have the hotcakes they thought they had. I don't think a retrofit would be even...
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Scorpio3d reacted to Quantum's post in the thread August 11 Ford Announcement Livestream - Register to Watch Here with Sad.
If there is a vote for CEO Farley to step down - that would be entertaining.
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Scorpio3d reacted to ericpullen's post in the thread August 11 Ford Announcement Livestream - Register to Watch Here with Like.
Thatās what I assume since they are about to shut that plant down to retool soon. Cool that itās happening in my hometown š
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Scorpio3d reacted to Mmiketa's post in the thread August 11 Ford Announcement Livestream - Register to Watch Here with Like.
Was able to make an account without issues.
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Scorpio3d reacted to Ford Motor Company's post in the thread August 11 Ford Announcement Livestream - Register to Watch Here with Like.
For those of you that want to tune into the livestream of the event on August 11, you can register here. I've been told this will be the...
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Scorpio3d reacted to Firn's post in the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning) with Like.
SUPER COOL!! Seriously, I'm astounded Ford has not patented a charging "trailer" connector that would allow the truck to charge from an...
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Scorpio3d replied to the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning).I have often wonder what is possible with these trucks, but I have very limited knowledge of electricity! I always wondered if you could...
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Scorpio3d reacted to ZSC100's post in the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning) with Like.
Redacted post by Martin from FB: ***Martin Rebuilds Tow Rig Update / Charge While Driving News*** TLDR - In short: -Charge while...
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Well, I've been looking deeper into the parts, the keypad and pillar trim and ran into an issue, the 25 Flash has piano black pillar...