Ford has transformed the nation's best-selling pickup truck into a quick and capable EV. We share our first impressions of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, and discuss its prodigious power, swift acceleration, strong towing capability, and impressive electric range. We also talk about whether the new Lighting is a truck for the new, greener era. Plus, we help an audience member with some tire-buying advice and explain the importance of changing out your car's summer tires when the weather starts getting\xa0frigid.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - First Impressions: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
15:06 - Question: At what temperature should you change your car\u2019s summer tires for all-season?
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https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2022-ford-f-150-lightning-review-a4084273266/
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Which EVs Qualify for the New Electric Vehicle Tax Credit? It\u2019s Complicated
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/electric-vehicles-that-qualify-for-new-ev-tax-credit-a9310530660/
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2022 Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck Wows Us as It Lives Up to the Hype
https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2022-rivian-r1t-electric-pickup-truck-review-a3029848158/
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Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/
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