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Ford killed its electric truck. Then demand surged
Ford has discontinued its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup, ending production of the electric truck amid weak sales and mounting losses on its EV division. According to reports from Los Angeles and Detroit, interest and demand for the model surged immediately after the cancellation was announced, as buyers rushed to secure remaining inventory or expressed regret at losing the option. The episode highlights the unpredictable nature of the US electric vehicle market and the pressure automakers face as they scale back EV plans.
Why now: The ironic surge in demand after Ford cancelled the electric truck is being widely discussed as a signal about the electric vehicle market.
FordF-150 LightningLos Angeles TimesThe Detroit News
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- Ford killed its electric truck. Then demand surged · Los Angeles Times
- Ford killed its electric truck. Then demand surged · The Detroit News
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