The Jaguar CX-75's design has stood the test of time, while some cars have not aged well. Readers are asked to share their picks for the car designs that have aged the worst, with suggestions including the new Defender, latest generation Mustang, and Ford F-150 Lightning. The road-going version of the Jaguar CX-75 has been created almost 14 years after its initial unveiling, prompting discussions about car designs that have not aged gracefully.
Tesla has opened NACS Supercharger sites to non-Tesla EVs like Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, with access for Rivian, GM, Volvo, and Polestar coming next month. Concerns about cable reach for non-Tesla EVs have been addressed, with Tesla advising users to park strategically and suggesting standardizing charge port locations. Tesla is also deploying V4 Superchargers to accommodate all EVs in the same stall.
InsideEVs' senior editor Tom Moloughney shares his experience owning a 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning for 16 months and covering 15,000 miles. The electric pickup truck has an average efficiency of 2.1 miles/kWh, offering around 300 miles per charge in the summer and 200 miles per charge in winter. Charging costs over 16 months amounted to $1,250, significantly less than what would have been spent on gas. Tom is satisfied with home charging but finds DC fast charging too slow. He doesn't recommend the Lightning for frequent long-distance towing due to charging stops. Tom appreciates the frunk's convenience and storage capacity but has some complaints about Android Auto integration and charging information. Overall, he considers the F-150 Lightning his favorite EV out of the 11 electric cars he has owned.
The Ford F-150 Lightning is in high demand, with customers willing to pay above sticker price for the all-electric pickup truck. The success of the Lightning has prompted other automakers, such as Rivian, GMC, and Ram, to enter the electric truck market. Electric trucks are removing barriers to entry for EVs and are posting performance numbers not found in standard gas-powered pickups. The rapidly expanding list of electric trucks could help President Joe Biden meet his latest climate goals that call for two-thirds of new cars and trucks sold in the U.S. to be all-electric by 2032.
The U.S. Treasury is set to issue guidelines on electric vehicle battery sourcing, which could reduce or eliminate tax credits for many vehicles on the market today. The Inflation Reduction Act mandates that a $7,500 EV tax credit is only available to North American-assembled vehicles that meet certain local battery production and mineral extraction processing standards. Meanwhile, Ford plans to produce half a million F-150 Lightnings annually in Tennessee starting in 2025, and General Motors' Cruise self-driving taxi unit is seeking to expand its testing of autonomous vehicles throughout California. Additionally, the recently-retired CEO of Toyota will remain as head chair of the Japan Auto Manufacturers Association for one more year, and today marks the 34th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
