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Ford Lighting Pickup a Good Sign for the Acceleration of EVs

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The top-selling vehicle in the U.S. is soon to be electric. Ford will unveil details Wednesday on its new electric F-150 Lightning pickup.

Ford is slated to start production of the truck in 2022. President Joe Biden visited the Michigan plant that will produce the vehicle on Tuesday. Biden also took to the track to give the Lighting a test drive. “This sucker’s quick,” Biden told reporters from behind the wheel.

Ford will make an official public reveal of the truck at 9:30 p.m. ET Wednesday. 

The F-150 is an important part of Ford’s business and American roadways. The trucks range from everyday work vehicles to luxury-optioned trucks that can exceed $80,000. The fact that an electric version will be available is a great sign for the future of EVs.

Other electric pickups expected in the next couple model years include Tesla’s Cybertruck, the GMC Hummer EV, and Rivian’s R1T.