When Tesla announced its entry into the electric pickup truck market, many trembled . At best, because they were eager for new and exciting products to bolster their fleets. At worst, and more seriously, out of fear, since Elon Musk's company is (or rather, was) a giant that seems to turn everything it touches to gold. The problem is that this announcement has been repeatedly delayed, and models like the Ford F-150 Lightning have beaten them to the punch.
As you know, Ford is the queen of pickup trucks . Proof of their success lies in the fact that the Volkswagen Group and its executives have approached them to develop the new Amarok alongside the latest Ranger. This is true in Europe, but their power is even greater in the US, where the F-150 is the best-selling pickup, including the electric Lightning version. But perhaps Ford is considering taking things a step further. Can you imagine a sporty Ford F-150 Flash? Or not?
The Ford F-150 Flash, for now, only exists as a protected trade name with the USPTO...
Over the years, we've seen electric models arrive on the market with high power outputs. In the best-case scenario, many customers won't use them, as what they care about in such a vehicle is a large battery to offer the greatest possible range. The saying "bigger is better" certainly applies, especially in the US. Now, apply this logic to a future Flash version of the F-150 as a racing flagship.
For now, there's nothing official about a possible sports version of the F-150 Lightning . But the USPTO database has surprised us with a document that gives us a clue. Lawyers for the Blue Oval have sent a dossier requesting legal protection for the F-150 Flash name . But the rumors and speculation might be well-founded, and the answer lies in this explanation…
"The F-150 FLASH trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of ."
But nevertheless…
Are there reasons for Ford to launch such a version on the market...?
Pure logic dictates no, since higher power means higher energy consumption and reduced range. But the US demands high-powered pickup trucks with little regard for practicality . In fact, the electric F-150 already offers 580 hp in its highest-performance version, but its motors still have room for improvement. Some even suspect that Ford's partnership with Red Bull Racing might be behind this idea…
Given this assumption, we wonder : What could this F-150 Flash look like? Well, if we're honest, the steps its creators might take are completely inscrutable. In other words, we could be looking at an F-150 with an ultra-mega sporty look , embracing a racing design in true American style. Of course, if they want to offer significantly more power, they should also release a battery that provides a range of over 500 kilometers…
We'll see…
Source – United States Patent and Trademark Office – USPTO
