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Ford F-150 Lightning factory tour shows robotics & space optimization

Meghana Kandra by Meghana Kandra
August 24, 2021
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Recently, Tom Muloughney from InsideEVs got a chance to visit the Ford factory. While the F-150 Lightning test drive was beyond expectations. The visit to the factory tour revealed some interesting details. Ford’s F-150 Lightning Factory in Dearborn, Michigan. The robotics and space optimization in their modern plants allows manufacturing more vehicles with a lesser carbon footprint.

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electric F-150 Lightning carves out new territory
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The assembly lines move autonomously in line by using EV carriers. These carriers have hydraulic lifters to lift the vehicle with as much power as a human or robot needs. Furthermore, the magnetic strip attached to the floor charges autonomously, and the vehicles move. The magnetic strip is attached to the charging line.

Ford F150 Lightning American flag badge
Image credits- InsideEVs

F-150 Lightning range estimation

Very few people got a chance to drive the F-150 Lightning prototype. The production vehicle is much efficient and better in many terms. Muloughney points out some extraordinary features of this electric pickup. At present, there is no information about the range. However, by scrolling down it is mentioned on the website that the truck has a 472-mile range. While trying to confirm with the Ford representative it seemed like the range is true.  Ford is going to deliver more range than initially specified.

Furthermore, while driving the prototype, it was expected to be 270 miles, but it reached 276 miles. Like how Ford has done with the Mustang Mach-E mile range, it continues to do the same with other electric vehicles.

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Charging Information
Image credits- Ford

Charging capacity

Ford’s charging station pro has an 80amp level 2 charging station capacity. And uses the CCS1 connector, though not needed for F-150 Lightning it can be used while offloading. Ford intelligence backup power option gives options for the user to charge as per convenience. However, to avail of this feature, a customer must opt for the choice. It should include an inverter and transfer switch, then have it installed through a Ford installation partner.

Incredible storage capacity

It is stated that the F-150 Lightning Mega power Frunk is the largest storage capacity in electric pickups. With 400-lbs of cargo and 400 liters, the trunk evidently looks huge. Interestingly the grill is linked to the hood, so loading and unloading luggage become easy.

Ford F150 Lightning mega power frunk open
Image credits- Inside EVs

Future is electric

Electric pickups are gaining interest from common people. Usually, pickup truck sales relied on sales from organizations or companies in the fleet. With the electric pickup era, the four-seater truck is on the must-buy list. Among Ford’s vehicles, unlike Mustang Mach-E, the F-150 Lightning is going to mark a unique place in the electric line-up.

 

 

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Meghana Kandra

Meghana studied PGD in Journalism, open university. She has more than five years of experience in content writing, from creative content development to online journalism. Electric vehicle enthusiast, engineer, and feminist.

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