TEN 366 - F150 LIGHTNING PRE-ORDERS ON HOLD, RENAULT ZOE CRASH TEST FAIL, PORSCHE VIRTUAL GT

EV Channels Review

This episode of TEN covers a range of significant EV news. A major announcement is Ford closing pre-reservations for the F-150 Lightning due to overwhelming demand, with 200,000 hand-raisers and production capacity limitations. The Renault Zoe receives a damning zero-star Euro NCAP safety rating, highlighting its aging design and lack of modern safety features. On a positive note, the Kia EV6 Long Range AWD achieves an EPA rating of 274 miles, with the RWD version reaching 310 miles, positioning it as a highly efficient crossover. Stellantis showcased the Chrysler Airflow EV concept, signaling future product direction. The report also touches on Tesla's Autopilot demo controversy, e-fuel research debunking, and various Euro NCAP results for other EVs like the BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQB and EQS, and Fiat 500e. The episode concludes with a look at the Porsche Vision Gran Turismo virtual concept and a classic Aston Martin Lagonda EV conversion.