F150 LIGHTNING ROAD TRIP WITH BLUECRUISE 1.4 HEADING TO APEX FOR A MEETUP AT IONNA

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The reviewer, Branden Flasch, shares his experience on a road trip from Charlotte to Apex, North Carolina, in his 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat. The primary focus is on testing BlueCruise 1.4, including its automated lane changes and hands-free capabilities. Flasch notes that BlueCruise generally performed well, allowing him to drive hands-free for most of the journey, though he expresses a desire for the system to allow speeds up to 85 mph instead of the current 80 mph limit for hands-free operation. He also highlights the integration of CarPlay and the state-of-charge display. The video touches upon charging at an IONNA site, detailing the process through the public charging app and FordPass, and notes the charging speed achieved. A minor inconvenience mentioned is the default setting to heated seats instead of cooled seats. The reviewer also briefly discusses a "for scan" mod for adaptive high beams and a comparison to Tesla's Autopilot and FSD systems, finding BlueCruise 1.4 impressive but wishing for higher speed limits for hands-free use. The video also showcases a useful feature at the charging station: a windshield washer fluid dispenser and tire inflator.