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Ford F-150 Lightning Pickup Truck Could Be Game-Changer For EV Adoption

University of San Francisco professor Billy Riggs described the new truck as a "Tesla killer."

(CBS Bay Area)

September 30, 2022

As the countdown begins to California's ban on the sale of new gas-powered vehicles, electric vehicle offerings are revving up.

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Ford has begun shipping an all-electric version of the F-150, dubbed the "Lightning," with plans to ramp up deliveries sharply in 2023.

The gasoline version has been the nation's best-selling vehicle for more than 40 years, prompting observers like University of San Francisco professor Billy Riggs to describe the new truck as a "Tesla killer."

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