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Old May 20, 2021 | 08:25 AM
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Can someone tell me why making an electric vehicle requires gluing a big ugly f'ing tablet to the center of the dash? Is it a federal regulation or something?
Old May 20, 2021 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by etekberg
Can someone tell me why making an electric vehicle requires gluing a big ugly f'ing tablet to the center of the dash? Is it a federal regulation or something?
Because Tesla.................
Old May 20, 2021 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dalola
Until current battery technology evolves, range will always be a factor. All things considered, 230-300 seems like a respectable range that will fit many lifestyles. Certainly not the answer for long range heavy tow customers, or cross country trippers on a tight schedule.

But again, for many of us, that is a feasible, workable range. Will be curious to get the adjusted range with tow specs. As long as I can get >100 miles with a 6k trailer, I'm in!
We Bet F-150 Lightning's Range Is under 100 Miles when Towing at the Max (msn.com)
Old May 20, 2021 | 08:30 AM
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I would have liked to see them go the design route of taking cues from the Raptor. To compete face to face with the Tesla truck. This is just too vanilla. Most of us hardcore truck guys (that haul and tow) aren't going to go for the Lightning anyway, so use styling to draw in a new crowd.
Old May 20, 2021 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by flatag
At least it has a frunk so you can carry a portable gas powered generator with you to charge it up.
LOL

Frunks are so useless. Never put anything you have to be able to get to in there. Because if you put anything in the bed, or if you aren't a tonneau user and it snows, you ain't getting it out.
Old May 20, 2021 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by LoneWolfTrucker
LOL

Frunks are so useless. Never put anything you have to be able to get to in there. Because if you put anything in the bed, or if you aren't a tonneau user and it snows, you ain't getting it out.
The frunk is in the front, where the engine would normally reside. It's not under-bed storage like the Ridgeline.

I wonder how long it would take an EU2000 to charge it up? I would definitely throw mine in there if range gets dicey....
Old May 20, 2021 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by LoneWolfTrucker
Frunks are so useless.
I think you are confused. A "frunk" is a front trunk. Think storage under the hood. Very useful.
Old May 20, 2021 | 08:45 AM
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Ah ok. Got it. Front Trunk. Which I need in a PICKUP TRUCK not at all!
Old May 20, 2021 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by LoneWolfTrucker
Ah ok. Got it. Front Trunk. Which I need in a PICKUP TRUCK not at all!
Well you are in the minority then. Everyone who ever even thought of a tunnea cover (or however it is spelled) will appreciate the frunk.
Old May 20, 2021 | 08:52 AM
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Looks interesting for sure. I just don't understand why electric vehicles have to have the ugliest wheels possible?



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