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Wattsgas reacted to Schroederhc1's post in the thread Storing Lower-Cost Energy in Your Lightning to Power Your Home and Returning Power Back to the Grid with
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What a load of BS I've been trying to get this to work for almost two years and Ford has just ignored me and many others. Boy they have... -
Wattsgas reacted to FloridaMan655321's post in the thread Storing Lower-Cost Energy in Your Lightning to Power Your Home and Returning Power Back to the Grid with Like.
So the thing that I see with this is today it's 10k, sure, and yes people have issues, but lets say it was 5k and worked perfectly and...
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Wattsgas reacted to NW Ontario Ford Lightning's post in the thread Storing Lower-Cost Energy in Your Lightning to Power Your Home and Returning Power Back to the Grid with Like.
I prefer to store excess Solar in the Truck battery and NEVER sell it back to the utility - they don't pay enough. I wonder if those big...
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Wattsgas reacted to GunnarH's post in the thread Storing Lower-Cost Energy in Your Lightning to Power Your Home and Returning Power Back to the Grid with Like.
When I contacted Sunrun here in NorCal about the Home Integration System, I was told that a typical installation runs $14k, provided...
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Wattsgas reacted to Danface's post in the thread Storing Lower-Cost Energy in Your Lightning to Power Your Home and Returning Power Back to the Grid with Like.
I have the side hustle being paid for by the the Massachusetts Vehicle to X Program. Total cost to the grant for my install is $17K...
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Wattsgas reacted to pdegenkolb's post in the thread Storing Lower-Cost Energy in Your Lightning to Power Your Home and Returning Power Back to the Grid with Like.
For the money involved, I would do something more like the EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra. Then with a bit of creativity, you can plug the...
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Wattsgas reacted to mr.Magoo's post in the thread Storing Lower-Cost Energy in Your Lightning to Power Your Home and Returning Power Back to the Grid with Like.
"Save up to...." Generally speaking, peak rates are mid-week and during business hours. So I wonder what a more realistic savings is...
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Wattsgas reacted to chl's post in the thread Storing Lower-Cost Energy in Your Lightning to Power Your Home and Returning Power Back to the Grid with Like.
If Ford is going to hype the HIS, they'd better fix it so it is reliable and less expensive. Compare $10k for HIS with all it's bugs...
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Wattsgas reacted to RickLightning's post in the thread Storing Lower-Cost Energy in Your Lightning to Power Your Home and Returning Power Back to the Grid with Like.
What's interesting here is that the DTE customers are Ford employees, so they can deal with the problems without publicity. I think...
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Wattsgas reacted to Mpi's post in the thread Storing Lower-Cost Energy in Your Lightning to Power Your Home and Returning Power Back to the Grid with Like.
Even if HIS weren't an issue, it's probably not worth the wear on the battery.
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Wattsgas reacted to luebri's post in the thread Storing Lower-Cost Energy in Your Lightning to Power Your Home and Returning Power Back to the Grid with Like.
Requires Sunrun Home Integration System. Which after install is as much as $10k and doesnt work for many. Seems like a pretty horrible...
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Wattsgas reacted to Llamalectric117's post in the thread AZ Camping and Towing Experience- Gilbert to Sedona with Like.
Thank you and happy to be here! Yes, the truck loves to under promise and over deliver lol. You know you will make it, but it is still...
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Wattsgas reacted to Llamalectric117's post in the thread AZ Camping and Towing Experience- Gilbert to Sedona with Like.
Hey yall, I have been on observer of this site for some time and I finally registered with an account. I have taken a few trips with my...
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Wattsgas reacted to LightningB514's post in the thread Truck Broke Down Unexpectedly - I am frustrated and sad with Sad.
I have owned an F150 Lightning for over two years. I have loved driving the truck and wouldn’t want to drive anything else as a daily...
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Wattsgas reacted to djwildstar's post in the thread Lightning production plant being paused due to aluminum plant fire 😕 with Like.
This is from financial analyst Douglas McIntyre of 24/7 Wall Street. Overall, I don't consider him a very credible source, and he is...
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Wattsgas reacted to Ford Motor Company's post in the thread Lightning production plant being paused due to aluminum plant fire 😕 with Like.
And that article is AI unfactual slop (unlike me).
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Wattsgas reacted to pullinggs's post in the thread Lightning production plant being paused due to aluminum plant fire 😕 with Like.
I vote that we all start drinking more beer and we send them the empties... yes? :beer:
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Wattsgas reacted to Ford Motor Company's post in the thread Safety Program: 25S18 aka 25V131: HV Battery Electrode Misalignment Discussion with Like.
Okay, I have done some digging. I'm going to send you a message & get some details. We'll get you looked after.
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Wattsgas reacted to Ford Motor Company's post in the thread Lightning production plant being paused due to aluminum plant fire 😕 with Like.
Here to proactively provide some information for y'all. Ford can stand up F-150 Lightning production when they're ready. The focus...
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Wattsgas reacted to Zprime29's post in the thread Safety Program: 25S18 aka 25V131: HV Battery Electrode Misalignment Discussion with Like.
This is a moment to shine for Brian, not AI. @Ford Motor Company , can you find out if the charge port is covered under the EV component...
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Wattsgas reacted to Ford Motor Company's post in the thread Lightning Club Annual Event hosted by Tom Moloughney & Ford (Oct 25) - Chester, NJ with Like.
Actually, there is another customer event happening that weekend. This landed in my inbox late last week. Nor Cal EVs is doing a Frunk...
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Wattsgas reacted to frautumn's post in the thread Lightning Club Annual Event hosted by Tom Moloughney & Ford (Oct 25) - Chester, NJ with Like.
How about a west coast sponsored event?
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Wattsgas reacted to Ford Motor Company's post in the thread Lightning Club Annual Event hosted by Tom Moloughney & Ford (Oct 25) - Chester, NJ with Like.
Sharing with the fine folks of this forum! Ford would like to invite you to attend the F-150 Lightning Club of America’s Annual Meet-up...
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Every year I help support a five day bicycle ride from Big Bear to Mammoth Mtn in California. The 335 mile ride is a fund raiser for a...
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I bought by 2024 Flash back in November of 2024, but today was the first time I took it on a longer road trip. I was heading from just...
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There are HV battery inverters now, as I have used a Nissan Leaf battery for home backup. The Lightning battery would be great!
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I’m now in a Sierra EV (Max) and get the same mi/kwh as I did in the lightning. I can’t imagine the Hummer is that much worse.
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Wattsgas reacted to WildBlue's post in the thread Infrared pics of heated steering wheel and driver's seat (2024 Lightning Flash) with Like.
I recently bought a low-cost handheld infrared camera and decided to see what our heated steering wheel and seat look like. This is a...
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Wattsgas reacted to cowboys1870's post in the thread Slight Reduction In Acceleration. Has Anyone Else Experienced This Issue. with Like.
I did a fairly unscientific test on Oklahoma roads of my 0-60, and measured kW and motor torque via OBD2 scanner. BLUF: My 2022 SR is...
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Wattsgas reacted to KahnDawg's post in the thread Slight Reduction In Acceleration. Has Anyone Else Experienced This Issue. with Wow.
I feel similarly about the acceleration, but I’d also add-in the deceleration rate in 1-pedal drive seems to be reduced. I thought it...
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Wattsgas reacted to MADequipment's post in the thread Slight Reduction In Acceleration. Has Anyone Else Experienced This Issue. with Like.
Agreed. I’ve tried using my phone to measure 0-60. I’m somewhere in the high 5 second mark with tires warmed. Usually at about 70% state...
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Wattsgas reacted to Altivec's post in the thread Slight Reduction In Acceleration. Has Anyone Else Experienced This Issue. with Like.
That someone was me. I was able to squeal the tires by punching it even at 30mph. I can no longer squeal the tires even from a stand...
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Wattsgas reacted to MountainAlive's post in the thread 2023 Lightning Lariat towing capacity with Like.
Forgot about this way to verify online. For references this is what a max tow lariat shows:
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Wattsgas reacted to Jim Lewis's post in the thread Safety Program: 25S18 aka 25V131: HV Battery Electrode Misalignment Discussion with Wow.
As to whether the charge port is part of the high-voltage system, that reminds me of a warranty problem I had with a Nissan Stanza in...
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PaaK AND passcode are both failing me now. Ford pass app 5.28 on my pixel 9 locks and unlocks truck just fine. However, when I got in I...
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Wattsgas reacted to Storm Breaker's post in the thread Safety Program: 25S18 aka 25V131: HV Battery Electrode Misalignment Discussion with Wow.
Just had my go with this recall. dropped her friday picked her up that monday. only one moduale need changing. awesome. BUT...I go to...
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Wattsgas reacted to FloridaMan655321's post in the thread F-150 Lightning is the best selling EV pickup in the U.S. with Like.
I was also in the category of first wanting a Rivian. Then I decided to wait a bit and the Lightning came down to a 'normal' price and I...
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Wattsgas reacted to RickKeen's post in the thread F-150 Lightning is the best selling EV pickup in the U.S. with Like.
Tried out a new small shop in town to have a leaky tire on my F150 fixed. The mechanics there were somewhat unfamiliar with the...
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Wattsgas reacted to Ford Motor Company's post in the thread Ford app v6.0.0/6.1.0 FKA Ford Pass, IOS & Android with Haha.
I'll have more to share on this next week as it rolls out. There's more to it than meets the eye.
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Wattsgas reacted to Caliber357x's post in the thread Ford app v6.0.0/6.1.0 FKA Ford Pass, IOS & Android with Like.
Well, this is a letdown. 😑
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Wattsgas reacted to PJnc284's post in the thread Ford app v6.0.0/6.1.0 FKA Ford Pass, IOS & Android with Like.
Lipstick on a pig...
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Wattsgas reacted to molsonmatt's post in the thread Ford app v6.0.0/6.1.0 FKA Ford Pass, IOS & Android with Like.
Aesthetics only. No new features that tons of people request. C’mon @Ford Motor Company
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Wattsgas reacted to andres1227's post in the thread Ford app v6.0.0/6.1.0 FKA Ford Pass, IOS & Android with Like.
Just downloaded it! Nothing new, just new icon and different internal design but same features. Are we ever getting useful stuff in the...
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Yeah there's individual modules inside the pack that can be replaced for serviceability. Well we don't really know if it's 10% on the...
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was I incorrect in remembering the battery packs are modules and have multiple packs inside that make up the whole unit? When 1 module...
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Wattsgas reacted to FloridaMan655321's post in the thread SR to ER battery swap DIY project with Like.
This sounds so dumb, and I want more of it! Good luck, hopefully you'll be successful.
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Shh... Let's not let this get back to my wife.
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It was a good deal. Enough for the wife to approve. 😉
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Rolled the dice on this ER battery on eBay. Anyone else out there do this yet? Wish me luck boys and girls.
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No efficiency to be gained by turning down the power rating. The motors and electronics are as efficient as they are, thats mechanical...