DEVELOPING: Ford Abruptly Halts F-150 Lightning Production

Breaking News: Ford Abruptly Halts F-150 Lightning Production Ford Motor Company has ceased production of the F-150 Lightning, its flagship full-size electric pickup truck, effective immediately. The decision comes after the company announced price cuts of up to 10,000 dollars on the vehicle yesterday. The F-150 Lightning was a money-loser for Ford, and the company has concluded that it would always be. Ford will now focus on hybrid vehicles and a future line of smaller, cheaper electric vehicles. The move is a significant shift in strategy for the automaker, which had invested heavily in the F-150 Lightning. Battery plants once intended to supply Ford trucks will now be sending batteries to bolster the electric grid instead. Ford claims the decision is in response to customer demand, citing a desire for the benefits of electrification, such as instant torque and mobile power. However, the exact reasons behind the production halt remain unclear. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.