Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.

“Model T moment:” Ford starts production of F-150 electric pick-up

The all-electric iteration of “America’s favourite vehicle” – the F-150 pick-up – has begun rolling off the production line.

Ford calls its all-electric F-150 Lightning “the truck of the future.” Ford, CC BY-ND

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Electric Cars

“A long way to go:” Ford brings F-150 to Australia, but no electric Lightning yet

Drivers waiting for the chance to go electric - but in need of a gutsy utility vehicle - had a short-lived gasp of excitement on hearing the F-150 will come to Australia.

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Ford Europe promises seven new EVs by 2024, including electric Puma

Ford Europe announces seven new EVs in move to all-electric portfolio of passenger vehicles by 2030, and only zero emission commercial vehicles by 2035.

Ford F0150 Lightning powering a home during a storm. Source: Ford

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Ford F-150 Lightning to test V2G in California to boost grid reliability

Ford’s new F-150 Lightning electric utility truck will be used to explore how its V2G technology can interact with the grid to make electricity more reliable.

Vicky Nguyen on NBC's Today Show. Source: Twitter

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EV News

‘Today Show’ host explains how to save petrol – while sitting in an electric car

American reporter raises eyebrows when offering petrol-saving tips as prices skyrocket, only for keen-eyed viewers to note she is in an all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E.