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Title: Ford's F-150 Lightning Electric Pickup Truck Has Finally Arrived
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zerohedge
URL Source: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/f ... ckup-truck-has-finally-arrived
Published: Apr 16, 2022
Author: Tyler Durden
Post Date: 2022-04-16 18:47:20 by Esso
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Views: 2149
Comments: 52
The Ford F-150 Lightning pickup is officially coming to compete with Tesla. We have been tracking interest in Ford's flagship electric pickup projects and have watched reservations and consumer interest pick up over the last year. Now, it looks the pickup is finally ready to hit the road - and Elon Musk's Cybertruck, its most obvious competition, is still nowhere to be found. Ford executives have said the new pickup is going to be worth the wait. Linda Zhang, chief engineer on the project, told Bloomberg: “We were dealing with a ton of skepticism internally. It couldn’t just be a battery on wheels. We wanted it to be a real American truck that does work.” This meant Ford had to create features that "hand't been invented yet," Zhang said. The truck's "frunk", for example, can hold 400 pounds of cargo and is comprised of 14 cubic feet of space. [LOFL!] In selling an electric pickup, Ford is beginning to convert its extremely popular F-Series, which sells about 900,000 trucks a year, to electric. “Does it keep us up at night? You betcha,” CEO Jim Farley told Bloomberg. “It’s America’s most popular vehicle, and there is no more trusted brand in our industry. It feels a lot like the Model A launch in 1928.” While conducting research on electric vehicles with truck owners in Texas, Ford got mixed responses to the idea of an electric pickup. Darren Palmer, vice president for Ford’s global EV programs, said during market research they asked Texans if EVs were a dog, which breed would they be? Palmer recalls: “This huge, burly Texan scoffs and says, ‘It would be one of those little Chihuahuas.' Then we said, ‘OK, what kind of drink would it be?’ And he scoffs again and says, ‘Pink Champagne.’ ” But Ford thinks it has gotten the Lightning right. The Lightning goes on sale in late April with a price that starts around $40,000. Ford currently has nearly 200,000 reservations and has been "overwhelmed" by the demand for the truck. The automaker has had to quadruple capacity at the factory where they are making the truck. In addition to the non-existent Cybertruck, the Lightning will be competing against Rivian's R1T truck and GMC's electric Hummer. They cost $80,000 and $112,595, respectively. Poster Comment: Probably not a good day to try to sell me on the idea of electric anything.
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#1. To: Dakmar, Lod, Straitgate, Sling Blade, 4um (#0)
I managed to get the new drive motor controller ($300) put in my bullshit electric tractor. Another 6-8 hours and I'll have that puppy whipped. Then I can start to figure out what to do about the $1,000+ batteries that needed replaced a year ago before it went up in a puff of smoke. With any luck, I should be able to drive it the forty feet to my shop where I've got some room and tools. I did fire up the electronics, it's got 74.5 hours on the clock, giving me a delightful cost of operation, before repairs, of just a shade under $50/hr. EVs are the way to go! I want one of these. I have a $7.00 Dremel plumb shaped plungy looking dealie, how does $3700.00 sound for a valve job? Leaky valves cause pollution, you are killing children and wildlife. Stop it, you sick fucker, we love children and wildlife.
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
I can think about that electric Hummer when I collect that million bucks from PCH. Here in Missouri, they want the Personal Property tax in CASH. ;) "When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke
Sunbeams just ain't made like me :) “I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
Car guy Eric Peters on the stupid and ridiculous electric F-150:
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
You can have it all, my sweetie friends... :) “I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
Interesting, thanks. EVs are a neat toy if you've got money to piss away. Other than that, it's a horrible idea. I wish you could see that tractor, it's built like a brick shithouse, full tubular frame, every fastener on the damned thing is either blue loctited or a nylock. The shrink sleeve on the power connectors was the thickest stuff I've ever seen, and it had an adhesive on the inside to get a good seal. I tried to get the plate off the controller to see what happened inside, but it's glued on and each of the ten machine screws had blue locktite on them. I'd like to know why that thing failed. Everyone I know goes away in the end... What have I become? “I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
LOL, Esso, that sounds like fun but also the reason I want to protect baby Jesus from the anal penetration crowd. “I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
Will you play bass in my band, Billy?
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
Eric's one of the good-guys, thanks for the linkage.
“ On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron. ” ~ H. L. Mencken
Peters ripped me off for $200 of Stroh's 6-packs, but whatever...
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
That was a smart-ass remark, no truth to it whatsoever. Do you think Jen Psaki would like to fly Cox 049 Motor planes with me?
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
Ever see a residential refrigerator with an upper (ice, crushed ice, water) and lower (ice only) makers? I can't believe I'm squeeking by with five ice cube trays that were probably around when my Dad was alive. Life is passing me by.... Clot-shots get 'em everytime. You can owe me...we've won! “I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
This one has a windshield wiper! My lawnmower is better equipped. Yo Jolo, would you like to fuck my sister? :) “I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
Ever kiss a chik while you're hangin' off the side of a utility pole? I found my belt, but my gaffs and lineman's handset are MIA. After driving that thing for more than a day or two, a guy would probably be rendered unable to father children.
There was a kiss, I recalled, while listening to Moody Blues. BANGGG! I thought my dick was going to explode. Her name was Amanda, what went wrong? “I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
I reckon that if you willingly drive an abomination like that, fathering children was out of the question before buying it. I like small cars, with gas engines, but then again, I'm not trying to overcompensate for other (ahem) shortcomings either. Only date nurses from now on. You never know when you might need CPR or an emergency prostate exam.
And I see you again, yeah, yeah yeah.... “I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
I'm just a tired old man, afraid of the dark. (Edit) Where did I hear that? I know I'm not clever enough to string ten words together. I am tired of being afraid, I feel like I need to to puncture the tires of the global great space coaster. Does Kamala like Raisin Bran? I have an idea....
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
Are most of my ideas idiotic, goofy, and ineffective? Shit yes, they are. It's amazing Ted Cruz and Julio Whathisface have risen above me in the GOP, I spent years studying how to be a moronic statist, I am not going to give that up now that Putin started killing Ukranians.
“I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
Fear's not one of my big problems. If anything, apathy is. If I don't break out a sweeper soon, I'm gonna have to bring my snowblower in to make a path to my bathroom.
You know why Marsha Blackburn is a senator? Because hair like that gets in the way of being a mechanic. I just learned that today, but I look good wrenchin'.
FJB “I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
I love these goobers, lol I think I could sing that if "the band" was being supportive. “I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
Biden Makes Deal With Ghost In Historic Ghost Gun Compromise GREENSBORO, NC—After uproar from ghosts in response to Biden's ghost gun ban, Biden appears to have reached a historic compromise with the invisible departed spirit community. This week after a speech in North Carolina, he appeared to shake hands with a ghost after presumably coming to an agreement with him. "Yes, the President was not confused or lost in any way," said Psaki in response to right-wing criticism of the strange handshaking gesture. "He was merely shaking hands with a real ghost. He is the first President to make this kind of progress with the ghost community and we are very proud of his accomplishments on that front." Reporters were not given the name of the ghost or told what the ghost said in his exchange with the president—only that the ghost was "totally real" and "totally shook the President's hand." "We will be withholding the name of the spirit out of respect for the dead," said Psaki. "From now on, if you see President Biden do anything weird in public, just assume he's in intense negotiations with a disembodied specter of someone who passed on many years ago." Psaki then muttered "I can't do this," and stormed off the podium. When reached for comment at the White House, Biden responded by saying, "Mah gibrugliflibbernoggin! Come on! For real!" That was awesome, but I refuse to back anyone calling themselves "Kid" whatever. Same reason I hated "Johny Cougar" Mellencamp, even though his later stuff sucks ever worse than "I need a lover that won't drive me crazy" "Young Thug", how much fun do you suppose I'd have at that concert? Fun? Let's talk life expectancy, lol. I'd say eight minutes. “I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
I was going to post an old Gogi Grant song, but he has transitioned into a woman and it's just not the same hearing a pretend chik belt out "Wayward Wind". That one makes me cry... “I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs
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TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy…
but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
#2. To: All (#1)
TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy…
but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
#3. To: Esso (#1)
#4. To: Esso (#0)
In addition to the non-existent Cybertruck, the Lightning will be competing against Rivian's R1T truck and GMC's electric Hummer. They cost $80,000 and $112,595, respectively.
#5. To: Esso (#2)
#6. To: Esso (#0)
#7. To: StraitGate (#6)
Car guy Eric Peters on the stupid and ridiculous electric F-150:
#8. To: StraitGate (#6)
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#9. To: StraitGate, Esso (#8)
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I have won, the contest is over. There was a pinnaplle involved, send it to me US Mail before I hire lawyers, you lame fuckers!
#10. To: StraitGate (#6)
TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy…
but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
#11. To: Esso (#10)
#12. To: Dakmar (#11)
What have I become?
TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy…
but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
#13. To: Esso (#10)
I tried to get the plate off the controller to see what happened inside, but it's glued on and each of the ten machine screws had blue locktite on them. I'd like to know why that thing failed.
#14. To: Esso (#12)
What have I become?
#15. To: Esso (#12)
(Edited)
#16. To: StraitGate (#6)
#17. To: Lod (#16)
#18. To: Lod (#17)
#19. To: Dakmar (#14)
TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy…
but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
#20. To: Esso (#19)
#21. To: Dakmar (#20)
(Edited)
TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy…
but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
#22. To: Esso (#19)
#23. To: Dakmar (#22)
(Edited)
Yo Jolo, would you like to fuck my sister?
TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy…
but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
#24. To: Esso, Dakmar (#21)
#25. To: Esso (#23)
Ever kiss a chik while you're hangin' off the side of a utility pole? I found my belt, but my gaffs and lineman's handset are MIA.
#26. To: StraitGate, 4um (#24)
After driving that thing for more than a day or two, a guy would probably be rendered unable to father children.
TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy…
but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
#27. To: Dakmar (#25)
TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy…
but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
#28. To: Esso (#27)
I'm just a poor boy nobody loves me
He's just a poor boy from a poor family,
Spare him his life from this monstrosity
Easy come, easy go, will you let me go
Bismillah! No, we will not let you go
(Let him go!) Bismillah! We will not let you go
#29. To: Esso (#27)
#30. To: Dakmar (#29)
(Edited)
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy…
but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
#31. To: Esso (#30)
#32. To: Esso (#30)
#33. To: Dakmar (#31)
TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy…
but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
#34. To: Dakmar (#32)
TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy…
but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
#35. To: Esso (#33)
#36. To: Dakmar (#35)
FJB
TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy…
but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
#37. To: Esso (#34)
#38. To: Dakmar (#37)
TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy…
but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
#39. To: Esso (#36)
#40. To: Dakmar (#37)
I love these goobers, lol
TRUE TERROR will arrive at these people’s door, and they will cry, scream, and beg for mercy…
but it will fall upon the deaf ears of the Men who just wanted to be left alone.”
#41. To: Esso (#40)
I was going to post an old Gogi Grant song, but he has transitioned into a woman and it's just not the same hearing a pretend chik belt out "Wayward Wind".
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