Ford launches ‘truck of the future’ F-150 Lightning – and it’s a beast

Ford has announced an all-electric version of North America’s best-selling vehicle, the F-Series pick-up truck.

The Ford F-150 Lightning will arrive in 2022 for the US and Canada, and marks “a defining moment” for the American car industry, according to chairman Jim Ford.

The announcement comes as Ford plans to dramatically increase its EV sales in the US, with the F-150 Lightning primed to rival the likes of the Tesla Cybertruck when it goes on sale early next year.

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