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| Remember me of this $3 per gallon gas tax that mandated EV. How did it work?
Arguments for the "rushed" perspective:
Platform Compromise: Critics argue the Lightning was essentially an internal combustion engine (ICE) truck converted to an EV platform, rather than a ground-up electric design like those from competitors Rivian and Tesla. This approach is often seen as a quicker, but less optimized, engineering solution.
Production Timeline: Ford announced the Lightning with great fanfare in May 2021 and started production in April 2022, a relatively quick turnaround. This speed may have prioritized market entry over long-term | |
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