217 Today: Ford’s new electric F-150 pickup truck could push old-school drivers to go electric
An F-150 Lightning is assembled at Ford's Rogue Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan. The company stopped bookings for the electric pickup at about 200,000 reservations and has increased production estimates to meet demand. Ford Motor Company
Monday, April 11, 2022
Today's headlines:
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Illinois lawmakers wrapped up their spring session a few weeks early this year to hit the campaign trail.
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A portion of Interstate 72 could be named after fallen Champaign police officer Chris Oberheim, who was shot and killed last May while responding to a domestic disturbance call.
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The Farmers Market Coalition has launched a new anti-racist toolkit.
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Students gathered at the University of Illinois Arboretum Sunday to celebrate the Hindu festival Holi.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about Ford’s efforts to transition its iconic F-150 truck from gas guzzler to electric vehicle and if it has the potential to convert rural drivers to electric.
217 Today is produced by Farrah Anderson. Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, Dana Cronin, Jacqueline Barba and Elizabeth Rembert.