I noticed in the spy pics that the 2021 Raptor will get five-link independent rear suspension and the article says that it "improved underbody clearance, articulation, and suspension travel relative to leaf springs. They also offer more in the way of ride and handling tuning, meaning the 2021...
I think Atlis is going to be nothing more than vaporware. Reasons why:
It exists only on the computer monitor only right now, there isn't even a prototype
The founder's experience is only in electric weapons
Company has fewer than 6 employees
They haven't raised a targeted $1 million to build...
Ya I think that's key to the electric F150's -- if it looks like a normal F150. Too many EVs are purposely designed to look like a prop in a sci-fi movie. That's the wrong approach if you wanna appeal to traditional truck buyers. Just have it look like a regular F150 with some subtle touches...
It could be that the Lincoln will be built on the Rivian skateboard platform while the F-150 is built using Ford's own platform? Afterall, Ford will have its own EV platform(s), like for the Mach-E.
Given the timing of this patent and what we know now about Ford's investment in Rivian, one has to wonder if they scrapped this idea and decided to collaborate with Rivian on a skateboard chassis for the electric F150.
Or is it possible the ICE/hybrid versions of the 14th gen will ride on...