2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Adds Range and Hefty Price Increases
August 9, 2022 - Ford is reopening ordering for the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, with a few updates including the base battery option.
It picks up 10 more miles for a total estimated range of 240 miles.
Depending on the trim level and configuration, the F-150 Lightning has increased in price between $6,000 and $8,500. The base Pro model now starts at $48,769, counting the $1,795 destination charge.
6 Advantages of Using a Service Van for Your Business
For any tradesmen or small delivery fleet owner, service vans are a key component in organizing your trade business and an essential element for your day-to-day operations.
Your company’s van is a core business purchase that helps defines the kind of work you carry out, the type of customers you serve, and the sort of employees you hire.
A versatile and cost-effective addition to your trade business, service vans help you carry your tools and workers to and from job sites, serve as a mobile office and offer safe equipment storage space.
If you are thinking about purchasing a service van, here are six advantages to consider:
Few Midsize Cars Excel in Updated Side Crash Test
August 4, 2022 - Only three of seven midsize cars tested earn good or acceptable ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s updated side crash test. The Subaru Outback is the only midsize car to earn a good rating.
Overall, this initial group of midsize cars did not perform as well as the first batches of small and midsize SUVs evaluated earlier. One reason could be their lower ride height.
"With vehicles that sit lower to the ground, the striking barrier hits higher on the door panel,” says IIHS President David Harkey. “That potentially puts sedans and wagons at a disadvantage in this evaluation but reflects what happens in a real-world crash when these vehicles are struck by a higher-riding pickup or SUV.”
Electric F-150 Lightnings Save the Day with Power in Kentucky Flood Response
Ford has sent two electric F-150 Lightnings to help with the Kentucky flood response, providing mobile power for crews to help get 10-15 families back in their homes per day.
Electric vehicles reduce carbon emissions from transportation, which helps to reduce human impact on our climate. If all transportation is electrified, severe weather events like these will be less common than if we continue burning fossil fuels for transportation.
But that’s not the only way EVs are helping to clean up these disasters. As recovery efforts have started to shape up, power outages mean that disaster response crews must find a way to bring their own power to sites. And the new F-150 Lightning has provided that for some crews.
How to Use the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning’s Onboard Scales and Other Cool Apps
August 8, 2022 - The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning's 15.5-inch touchscreen is full of features and apps designed to make life both easier and more fun.
Most pickup truck owners know how much payload they can haul in their vehicle's beds but don't know how much their load actually weighs. The onboard scales take guesswork off the table, informing you just how much of the electric Ford's 1,606 pounds of payload you're eating up.
The Smart Hitch helps ensure you don't have too much tongue weight on the truck and helps walk you through safety checks. The Towing function lets you create a profile for your trailer; it uses your trailer's length, width, height, and brake type to calculate how much your towing will affect your range.
