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Watch: The Ford F-150 Lightning tackles its biggest challenge yet

The electric pickup will soon start production, but Ford wants it tested under all possible conditions first.

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Though it looks like fun and games, the cold weather testing is important for a few reasons.

Most folks aren’t going to take their F-150 Lightning out at 30 below, but it’s nice to know you can.

The temperature is only half the story, though: making sure the Lightning’s front and rear motors work together properly on slippery surfaces requires a lot of testing and calibration.

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