Electric Pickup Trucks Still Can’t Compete with Gas guzzlers

By Douglas McIntyre  •  June 19, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports from Detroit on the underwhelming sales of electric pickups like the Ford F-Lightning and Tesla Cybertruck. Despite debates over which brand is ahead, he emphasizes that both are far outpaced by traditional gas-powered trucks like the Chevy Silverado and Ford F-150, which still dominate American roads and reflect entrenched consumer preferences.

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