Ford Prioritizes Gas & Hybrid Trucks Over EVs 🚗

[AIcash]

After a fire at key aluminum supplier Novelis, Ford is pausing F-150 Lightning production to focus on more profitable gas and hybrid F-Series trucks.
The pause may cost Ford up to $2B this quarter, but the company plans to add 1,000 jobs and a third shift in 2026 to recover losses.

[Abdul Khan]

Ford’s pivot suggests hybrid strategies may dominate until charging infrastructure matures.

[alex10]

This signals a pragmatic approach—meeting current demand while prepping for future electrification.