Ford's Electric SuperTruck Misses 2023 Pikes Peak Record by Just Seconds, Romain Dumas at the Wheel

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[{"selector":"#anim-6c63f661-9cbb-4e0a-aa7f-e7dfe0a058fb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.820737881140466%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6753a08c-4da9-4bd3-889c-64f277d0e6c2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3bdc619d-b79a-4b8f-afa3-db204ab8661b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -126.36969%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Despite adverse conditions, the innovative electric powertrain performed optimally, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in electric motorsport. Photo Source- Ford

[{"selector":"#anim-d13bf16f-9cc1-4518-9e7c-9aa0be846bec [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(24.426824234076282%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fadfff8b-b539-47bc-a9a2-58dcfc05360a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e1a8c201-d5fa-4072-b041-4abc6b410338","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -123.07348%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Ford's commitment to electric innovation is evident as the SuperTruck follows in the electrifying tracks of last year's SuperVan 4.2, which also made waves at Pikes Peak. Photo Source- Ford

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[{"selector":"#anim-24150fe9-0416-43aa-bd2a-6010ded831fd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(32.52499656609454%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ab4e3bbf-9b61-4e6b-af93-563388169036","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-72e6a163-2e9c-406b-9ac1-54d4c3743f1b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -123.07348%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] This year's race not only tested the limits of electric performance but also marked a significant milestone in the storied history of Ford vehicles conquering Pikes Peak since 1916. Photo Source- Ford

[{"selector":"#anim-3751681a-c220-411d-b314-6739d49a42d9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(37.036465658701566%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c6261f61-2196-4d3a-b7a1-c8353be2d877","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-33fdd28e-b696-4675-9d7c-40301b0093e2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -127.75219%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Custom designed carbon ceramic brakes and Pirelli P-Zero tires provide the SuperTruck with unmatched control on the mountain's treacherous curves. Photo Source- Ford

[{"selector":"#anim-e30641d6-9beb-4116-9914-73fc087663ae [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-48.29512163370907%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1323d2db-3571-4805-b500-40fe89270bf1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-28a3d10d-175c-414c-838e-b5943e5fc9a6","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -126.36969%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Watch the full race and witness history in the making, as Ford's Electric SuperTruck and Romain Dumas take on America's mountain – available for streaming now. Photo Source- Ford