Ford F-Series (fourteenth generation)
The fourteenth generation Ford F-Series is a range of pickup trucks produced by Ford, introduced for the 2021 model year. This was the first generation to include a fully-electric pickup truck among the offerings with the F-150 Lightning model that will enter production in 2022. Sharing a strong visual resemblance to the 13th generation, the 2021 F-150 underwent a redesign of 92% of its parts, carrying over only its cab and pickup box structure. Along with exterior design changes to enhance aerodynamics, many changes were made to the interior, adding fold-flat front  seats and larger touchscreens (including a fully digital instrument panel). The powertrain line is largely carried over from the previous generation, with a 3.3-liter V6, 2.7-liter and 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6s, a 5.0-liter V8, and a 3.0-liter diesel V6. However, the 5.0-liter V8 receives a new cylinder deactivation system, called Variable Displacement Engine technology, similar to GM's Active Fuel Management and Chrysler's Multi-Displacement System. The six-speed automatic is dropped, with all engines paired to a 10-speed automatic. Dubbed "PowerBoost", an optional gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain was introduced for  the first time in a Ford light truck, pairing an electric motor with the 3.5-liter V6. Hybrid. Available in the crew cab configuration, the hybrid version of the F-150, called the PowerBoost, combines a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 to a hybrid motor/generator between the engine and transmission. A 1.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack is located under the bed. The net gain is and . All the electrical power also allowed Ford to have up to 7200 watts in the bed of a truck, far exceeding the capacity of a normal 120V receptacle. A 20 percent fuel economy increase over a  base 3.5 EcoBoost has been observed at combined city/highway driving. The hybrid option is $2500 added to the base price; although it can be more depending on the trim. F-150 Lightning. Ford unveiled an electric version of the Ford F-150 called the F-150 Lightning, reviving the model name for the first time since the previous Lightning was discontinued after the 2004 model year. It debuted on May 19, 2021, and is expected to be available in mid-2022. The F-150 Lightning will have dual motors. It will be built at the new Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan . Ford had previously announced the intention to produce a fully-electric light pickup at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show in January 2019. Prototype electric test mules on an existing F-150 chassis were tested during 2019, including a record-setting demonstration test tow of on rails. Ford unveiled the truck, and released the model name—F-150 Lightning—on May 19, 2021. Raptor. The F-150 Raptor was announced in February 2021, and features a 3.5 L twin-turbocharged V6 gasoline engine carried over from the previous generation.