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Ford is now building low-cost LFP battery cells in the US that will power its $30,000 EV pickup (electrek.co)
submitted 3 months ago by [M] to c/electricvehicles@slrpnk.net
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Ford is set to become the first to use LFP batteries in a mainstream EV in the US, starting with its $30,000 midsize pickup.

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[–] 0 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Utility van does a better job at this. Trucks are nearly pointless. No one needs a pickup.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (2 children)

    That is debatable. Trucks work well, and for this a truck is much smaller since you don't need to fit it inside.

    Finding a small truck is hard though, they haven't had them in the US in 20 plus years.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (1 child)

    Trucks don't secure loads. Trucks don't protect from weather. Trucks don't prevent theft.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    Vans do no secure loads other. You need chains for that. Many things don't care about weather. Vans are not hard to break into, though I will grant this. Vans don't let the gases out if my welding cylinder leaks. Vans have height limits lower than the bridges.

    Again pros and cons, both have a place

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    Just last night I needed some acetylene. They made it very clear that I am not allowed to carry these tanks in an enclosed vehicle such as a van. They must be in an open air truck. Those tanks are very dangerous in the case they leak and that can kill you if they're in a van.

    Maybe this is something you never need, but this is something that is my reality.

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