Ford's 2022 Electric F-150 Lightning | Here's the Scoop

Ford's 2022 Electric F-150 Lightning | Here's the Scoop

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Super Powers Only Electric Can Deliver

F-Series, America’s best-selling truck for 44 years1, charges into the future with the F-150 Lightning, elevated by all the advantages of electrification and packed with connected technology. F-150 Lightning is a powerhouse that delivers a targeted 563 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft. of torque – the most torque of any F-150 ever – an exhilarating drive, a high-tech frunk, and the ability to power your home if needed.


Advanced Tech Now – to Guide You into the Future

F-150 Lightning offers an ingenious array of connected, intelligent features that improve over time via over-the-air software updates; FordPass app provides seamless access to charging stations and remote vehicle controls; available BlueCruise offers true hands-free driving on the highway, while enhanced Pro Power Onboard powers job sites or campsites.


No Question: Built Ford Tough Comes Standard

Powered by dual in-board motors and with standard 4x4, F-150 Lightning can take on rough terrain with Built Ford Tough durability and capability. Along with a high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy body, a new independent rear suspension delivers improved ride comfort, while an all-new frame uses the strongest steel ever put in an F-150 frame and supports a maximum 2,000-pound payload and up to 10,000-pound towing capacity.




DEARBORN, Mich., May 19, 2021 – The truck of the future is here. The F-150 Lightning is the smartest, most innovative truck Ford has ever built. From near instant torque to intelligent towing, seamless connectivity to software updates, plus power for your home, a power frunk and a digital screen that’s larger than any currently offered on a full-size truck – F-150 Lightning is a driving and ownership experience unlike any other.


F-150 Lightning will roll off the line next year at a new high-tech factory using sustainable manufacturing practices at Ford’s storied Rouge complex in Dearborn just outside Detroit.


"For both Ford and the American auto industry, F-150 Lightning represents a defining moment as we progress toward a zero-emissions, digitally connected future,” said Bill Ford, executive chair, Ford Motor Company. “F-Series is America’s best-selling truck for 44 years, the backbone of work across the country, and a trusted icon for generations of customers. Now we are revolutionizing it for a new generation.”


F-150 Lightning is a pillar of the company’s more than $22 billion global electric vehicle plan to lead electrification in areas of strength. Ford is starting with zero-emissions versions of its most popular and best-loved franchises – Mustang, Transit and F-150 – with much more to come in the years ahead.


Wickedly quick off the mark, quiet and smooth, F-150 Lightning delivers a new experience for truck owners at a starting price on par with today’s similarly configured F-150 trucks. The electric platform unlocks new capabilities as well – such as enough energy to power an entire home and a massive lockable frunk with power and charging capabilities to spare. Ford will deploy standard over-the-air software updates – called Ford Power-Up – to improve the technology experience, add new features and fix issues without trips to the dealership.


All this and more is backed by proven Built Ford Tough F-Series durability and capability and the largest public charging network in North America.2 The commercial-oriented entry model starts at $39,974 MSRP3 before any federal or state tax credits, while the mid-series XLT model starts at $52,974 MSRP, offering additional comfort and technology.


“The F-150 Lightning is a massive moment for our Ford team. America’s No. 1 auto brand is going zero emissions with America’s favorite vehicle. It’s quicker than a Raptor, with standard 4x4 and independent rear suspension; a power frunk, enough juice to run your house for three days or power an awesome tailgate; and it will forever improve with over-the-air updates,” said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. “It will be built at the Rouge factory, where Henry Ford changed the world and my grandfather punched in every day. F-150 Lightning represents all that our country can do when we push for progress.”


F-150 Lightning targets 563 horsepower, 775 lb.-ft. of near instantaneous torque4 – more than any F-150 ever – and a 0-60 mph time in the mid-4-second range when equipped with an extended-range battery, based on typical industry methodology. F-150 Lightning targets a maximum 2,000 pounds of payload in the standard-range model with 18-inch wheels, and a maximum 10,000 pounds of available towing capacity on XLT and Lariat trucks with the extended-range battery and Max Trailer Tow Package. The low center of gravity brings even more confident handling whether traveling along rain-slicked roads or through sand.


“We’re not here to make an electric truck for the few – Ford is committed to building one that solves real problems for real people,” said Kumar Galhotra, Ford president, Americas and International Markets Group, Ford Motor Company. “F-150 Lightning delivers everything we’ve said electric vehicles can offer, plus the capability expected from a Built Ford Tough truck – not just near instant torque but powerful towing and hauling customers can depend on.”



Smart, Connected – And Better Over Time


Packed with intelligent features, F-150 Lightning epitomizes how Ford combines advanced digital technologies with proven engineering know-how to create a truck that’s even smarter and more productive. As part of available Ford Co-Pilot360™ technology, BlueCruise allows for true hands-free driving on more than 100,000 miles of pre-qualified divided highways in the U.S. and Canada – with more Hands-Free Blue Zones to come in the future5.



Another example is available Onboard Scales, which uses the truck’s sensors to estimate payload and tell customers how much they’re hauling. And since payload can impact range, Onboard Scales is integrated with Intelligent Range to help ensure F-150 Lightning gives an accurate estimate of how far you can go. F-150 Lightning debuts available Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, which automatically controls steering, throttle and brake inputs to make hitching trailers even easier.


Also making its F-Series debut on select vehicles is available Phone As A Key. When activated, this allows customers to lock, unlock and start their truck without taking their phone out of their pocket or using a key fob.


All these features and more can get even better over time with Ford Power-Up software updates. These can help improve the performance of F-150 Lightning, deliver quality upgrades, update existing features and add all-new functions and capabilities. The majority of updates will be completed in under two minutes and whenever the customer chooses6.


Advanced Digital Experience


Making its truck debut on F-150 Lightning in the Lariat and Platinum series is SYNC® 4A – a sleek, modern interface supported by a 15.5-inch touch screen and designed to adapt to driver behavior. SYNC 4A employs natural voice control, cloud-connected navigation and wireless access to your favorite services: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, integrated Amazon Alexa and SYNC AppLink apps.


Elevating the digital experience even further is the 12-inch instrument cluster, featuring a customizable interface that instills confidence by naturally surfacing key information. Animated graphics smoothly relay how the vehicle is performing in hands-free highway driving mode or how well you’re bringing power back to your vehicle through regenerative braking, seamlessly providing relevant information as needed.


“It really is the smartest F-150 we’ve ever made,” said Darren Palmer, general manager, Battery Electric Vehicles, Ford Motor Company. “F-150 Lightning offers an immersive touch screen, giving our customers all the info they want in an instant – a real-time view of where they’re going, what they’re hauling or how much real-world range they’ve got banked. And with Ford Power-Up software updates, the experience is only going to get better.”


Revolutionary Power At Home


Debuting on F-150 Lightning is available Ford Intelligent Backup Power, turning your truck into the ultimate power source for your home. With the ability to offload 9.6 kilowatts of power, Ford Intelligent Backup Power keeps the lights on during an outage while providing security by powering home appliances, security systems and more.



“Whether sheltering during a storm or trying to stay safe in a heat wave, customers can now use their truck to give themselves power when they need it most,” said Ryan O’Gorman, electric vehicle manager, Strategic Partnerships. “F-150 Lightning is built for seamless transitions between charging your vehicle and powering your house when needed – and Ford is the first in the U.S. to offer this capability on an electric truck.”


With Ford Intelligent Backup Power, enabled by the available 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro and home management system Ford can help install, F-150 Lightning automatically kicks in to power your house. Once power is restored, the truck automatically reverts to charging its battery. Based on an average 30kWh of use per day, F-150 Lightning with extended-range battery provides full-home power for up to three days, or as long as 10 days if power is rationed, with results varying based on energy usage.


In the future, Ford will introduce Ford Intelligent Power, which can use the truck to power homes during high-cost, peak-energy hours while taking advantage of low-cost overnight rates to charge the vehicle in time for your morning drive. This can help save money on electricity that powers your vehicle and home while also taking pressure off the grid in peak usage times.


Ford is also teaming up with the nation's leading solar company, Sunrun, to facilitate easy installation of the 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro and home integration system. Through this collaboration, customers will also have the opportunity to install solar energy on their home, enabling them to power their household with clean, affordable energy and charge their F-150 Lightning with the power of the sun.


Stay Plugged in on the Road


Power capability is not limited to the home, either. With enhanced Pro Power Onboard, customers can take advantage of built-in electrical outlets to directly power a variety of tools, electronics and appliances away from home. Standard on base trims is 2.4 kilowatts of power with the option for more, while Lariat and Platinum series come standard with 9.6 kilowatts of power – a combination of up to 2.4 kilowatts available through the frunk and up to 7.2 kilowatts through outlets in the cab and bed.



Smart features make power management easier than ever. Customers receive a FordPass notification if their truck’s battery falls below one-third of its total range, and they can even set the truck to stop using Pro Power Onboard if the battery level approaches the distance to the nearest charging station.


All these capabilities are possible thanks to the truck’s powerful next-generation lithium-ion battery. F-150 Lightning offers two options: a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range7.


Front-Loaded


Under the hood is a versatile, high-tech mega power frunk offering dedicated storage space that’s secure, lockable and easily accessible by a powered open and close system. This spacious area targets 400 liters of volume and 400 pounds of payload – enough to stow two carry-on bags and one checked bag, or two sets of golf clubs.


Cleverly designed with bumper-height clearance, this water-resistant space comes equipped with four electrical outlets, two USB chargers and a drainable floor that can double as a food and beverage container. It can easily power a mobile work site or an epic tailgate. With 2.4 kilowatts of power, there’s enough capability to plug in power tools, TVs, laptops, speakers, crockpots and more.


“The words ‘front trunk’ don’t even begin to describe all the innovation and capability Ford packed into this high-powered space,” said Nancy Reppenhagen, supervisor, Global Feature Process. “It will have customers rethinking what their truck is capable of – and enable the kinds of experiences they never would have thought possible before.”


Built Ford Tough Comes Standard


F-150 Lightning goes through the same tortuous Built Ford Tough testing as all F-Series trucks. The military-grade aluminum alloy body and upgraded frame support the advanced battery, while the first F-Series independent rear suspension and low center of gravity help improve isolation from the road, provide a more stable ride and reduce steering roll – while maintaining the durability and reliability expected from F-150.


“Whether they’re hauling a bed full of firewood through snow or towing a trailer on a road trip, customers need to be able to rely on their truck’s performance,” said Linda Zhang, chief engineer, F-150 Lightning. “This all-electric truck has been engineered with dual in-board motors, which means it can take on rough terrain. Our team of engineers has run the same arduous test regimen our F-150 customers have learned to expect from Ford.”


F-150 Lightning boasts excellent off-road performance, with a 4x4 system featuring four selectable drive modes: Normal, Sport, Off Road and Tow/Haul. Rugged underbody protection keeps the battery safe, with metal skid plates shielding both the battery and inboard motors from tough terrain. The battery itself is secured inside waterproof casing surrounded by crash-absorption protection and has been tested at temperatures as extreme as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure Lightning can perform when needed most.


Rigorous endurance testing included running the truck through Iowa Hill, Calif., where it towed massive trailers for long durations up and down steep inclines. As a result, F-150 Lightning sports a state-of-the-art liquid cooling system and powertrain layout that expertly manages heat distribution across the vehicle. Improved cooling systems and components ensure the truck can thrive even in the toughest driving ordeals.


Going Electric, Made Easy


Ford has your back when it comes to charging. Ford is the only automaker to offer an 80-amp charge station as standard equipment, helping customers easily charge an extended-range truck at home. This system takes advantage of the only dual onboard charging system on an electric truck in the industry for even faster home charging. With this, F-150 Lightning adds an average range of 30 miles per charging hour, fully charging an extended-range truck from 15% to 100% percent in about eight hours8.




On the road, customers have seamless access to North America’s largest public charging network through FordPass, with more than 63,000 charging plugs and growing across the U.S. On a 150-kilowatt DC fast charger, extended-range F-150 Lightning is targeted to get up to 54 miles of range in 10 minutes and charge from 15% to 80% percent in about 41 minutes8.


F-150 Lightning takes the guesswork out of when and where to re-charge with FordPass Power My Trip, which identifies charging routes before even starting your journey. In the truck, Intelligent Range accurately calculates range while factoring in weather, traffic, payload, towing weights and more. Cloud-connected navigation on SYNC 4 also identifies public charging locations and prompts owners to charge at convenient points on each drive.


Distinctive, High-Tech Design


F-150 Lightning is undeniably an F-Series truck. Building on the strength of the existing F-150 design DNA, Ford created a truck that epitomizes the toughness people love while adding a distinctly modern, high-tech flair. Key elements include available signature LED lightbars that run across the front and rear, plus three new grille designs that bring a bold new look to a familiar face while maintaining Built Ford Tough authenticity.



F-150 Lightning is the most aerodynamic F-150 ever9, with improvements like newly shaped running boards, a sculpted hood to reduce drag, and grilles that replace air intake holes with a smoother, textured surface. Even more functional design delivers available enhanced 360-degree Zone Lighting, which can light up a specific zone or the entire area around the vehicle.


And F-150 Lightning makes no compromises on space, maintaining the same cab and bed dimensions as its gas counterpart, so it remains capable of accommodating thousands of accessories already available. The available fold-out Interior Work Surface makes working inside the vehicle even easier and more productive, while available Max Recline Seats offer nearly 180 degrees of recline to help customers recharge as needed.


Proudly assembled in America, F-150 Lightning will make use of the new, state-of-the-art Rouge Electric Vehicle Center – which will also be a zero-waste-to-landfill site. Ford is investing $700 million into the historic Rouge Complex, adding 500 new jobs and employing advanced sustainable manufacturing technology to build the truck as part of its commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2050.


Arriving in spring 2022, F-150 Lightning will be available in four series and two battery options at more than 2,300 EV-certified Ford dealers across the country, with the option for fleet customers to access Ford’s complete ecosystem of connected data and telematics services via Ford Commercial Solutions.


Reserve your spot in line today with a $100 deposit.


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I'm curious WTH they're talking about.....? As far as I know only Tesla has put any real effort into a Charging Network? And it definitely isn't "public".

I think it's the agreement with Electrify America, and the loose association with ChargePoint. FWIW you can buy a TeslaTap adapter and use most of the Tesla destination chargers (like the ones in front of hotels) for free. You can't use a Tesla Supercharger.
 
Wonder what the battery life will be? After 4 or 5 years of use and say 50k-65k miles? Hot summers, cold winters, etc.? I know my iphone battery is crap after two years.
 
Wonder what the battery life will be? After 4 or 5 years of use and say 50k-65k miles? Hot summers, cold winters, etc.? I know my iphone battery is crap after two years.


With current tech... 3 to 5 years is expected battery life. Almost 100% of all batteries have reduced capability/capacity after 3 years, even if they still "work" (aka hold a charge).
 
Battery life will be more like 10 to 15 years. I have had 2 plug in Fords and they both didn't see any discernable degradation after 3 years. Remember the software keeps them from being fully charged or discharged.
 
With current tech... 3 to 5 years is expected battery life. Almost 100% of all batteries have reduced capability/capacity after 3 years, even if they still "work" (aka hold a charge).

Yeah, that's what I was getting at...what will the batteries performance be after a few years? 80% of their original capability/capacity? 90%? 95%? Just curious.
 
How much time do you spend each year standing by the side of the road waiting for your truck to fill with gas? My guess is probably 12 hours or so. That's plenty of time to ponder anything. The vast majority of Lightning buyers will skip that 12 hours and OCCASIONALLY wait a few minutes on the side of the road having lunch while their truck charges for that long trip to aunt Marthas.

This one kind of confuses me. How do you compare the 12 hours to a few minutes? My truck can get 400 miles to a tank unloaded. With a 5k load that drops to 300-350 depending on where I have cruise control set. If I need to stop I can be in and out of the truck stop in 10 minutes. 20 if the family is lagging. I spoke with a guy with a Tesla (don't remember the model) and he was talking about an annual trip his family takes that was about 400 miles. At about the 300 mile spot he's looking for a charging station with a minimum 45 minute charge time.

At most I'd consider it a wash if you tend to stop and eat anyway.
 
This one kind of confuses me. How do you compare the 12 hours to a few minutes? My truck can get 400 miles to a tank unloaded. With a 5k load that drops to 300-350 depending on where I have cruise control set. If I need to stop I can be in and out of the truck stop in 10 minutes. 20 if the family is lagging. I spoke with a guy with a Tesla (don't remember the model) and he was talking about an annual trip his family takes that was about 400 miles. At about the 300 mile spot he's looking for a charging station with a minimum 45 minute charge time.

At most I'd consider it a wash if you tend to stop and eat anyway.

The people who are most up in arms about it are the ones that for some reason or another can't get by on 300+ miles of range. That implies a LOT of driving and a LOT of driving involves going to the gas station a LOT. Let's say one goes to the gas station for ten minutes twice a week. That's 80 minutes a month and 960 minutes or 16 hours a year. That's an awful long time to spend at the gas station waiting to fill. I just find it ironic that the complain that one would have to spend time at a charger doesn't apply to spending time at the pump.

A Tesla can fast charge that remaining 100 miles in short order. Much less than 45 minutes.

I guess the moral of the story is don't be a broke dick that can only afford one vehicle. I'd never take an EV farther than a single charge would get me. I'd drive one of my other vehicles that day. The Shelby is great for trips to Vegas, even if I do stop for gas five times due to the speed at which it consumes gas on those Mexican highways between the Bay Area and there.
 
The people who are most up in arms about it are the ones that for some reason or another can't get by on 300+ miles of range. That implies a LOT of driving and a LOT of driving involves going to the gas station a LOT. Let's say one goes to the gas station for ten minutes twice a week. That's 80 minutes a month and 960 minutes or 16 hours a year. That's an awful long time to spend at the gas station waiting to fill. I just find it ironic that the complain that one would have to spend time at a charger doesn't apply to spending time at the pump.

A Tesla can fast charge that remaining 100 miles in short order. Much less than 45 minutes.

I guess the moral of the story is don't be a broke dick that can only afford one vehicle. I'd never take an EV farther than a single charge would get me. I'd drive one of my other vehicles that day. The Shelby is great for trips to Vegas, even if I do stop for gas five times due to the speed at which it consumes gas on those Mexican highways between the Bay Area and there.

I guess I'm one of those that can't get around the 300 mile range. When I go to AZ it's a 300 mile trip one way. And I don't know how many charging stations are in that town. Plus if I'm towing it's now less than 300 miles. And I know there are no charging stations on the route I take. Yet.

Thankfully I only go to the gas station once a week. Although I'm not usually on empty when I go. Just one less thing to deal with during the week.
 
With current tech... 3 to 5 years is expected battery life. Almost 100% of all batteries have reduced capability/capacity after 3 years, even if they still "work" (aka hold a charge).

Battery duty cycles on cars is nothing like your phone or other personal devices, unless you're the first gen Nissan Leaf, or Tesla. Pretty much every ev manufacturer reduces the actual usable capacity on car batteries. The first gen GM Volt would never let you hit a state of discharge less than 20-30%, while the fully charged state was never more than 70-80% (this was not adjustable or known to the driver....all they saw was 0 -100%, never the actual state of charge of the battery). This is how you extend the life of lithium based batteries into the decades of heavy cycles vs small devices. But that was 10 years ago and battery technology has improved, so it wouldn't be surprising if that range of usable charge has increased.

Tesla will gives the owner the ability to set this range....you can get max range now and expect reduced battery life, or reduce your range and extend battery life.
 
Starts @ 40K,................all the good stuff will run 90K.
Doesn't come in an Scab with a 6' bed,...............don't see one of these in my future.
Too old to need a " frunk "..
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........20% of EV Buyers Go Back To Gas-Powered Vehicles
And what’s the % that rely only on China battery cars as there main source of transportation. Everyone I know that owns a grown up power wheels also owns a real car or truck. This fad will go away once people realize the nightmare of battery degradation and electrical component failure. Hate to be the sucker who owns this junk in 8 years! Hot potato!
 
not many people buy starting price trims. the big question that no one has hinted at is the real world range. For the people that just wanna use it to commute or run errands this thing will be fine. but I don't see to many people that really use their trucks for towing/hauling buying one. The range with drop dramatically when you throw a heavy trailer with the aero of a brick behind it. I honestly wont be surprised if that unloaded 300 mile range drops to 100 with a loaded trailer on a hot day with 4 people running the a/c.

Well, I don't remember many people hauling the OG lightning either. It had a gimmick and it was good at it. I would suspect this is even better/cheaper/faster. I do a fair amount of driving sometimes I just don't do over 200 miles in a day, and if someone does, the person in the market for this already has another vehicle to begin with. This is an informed sale, people understand the range by this point.
 
Yeah 300 miles wouldn't work for me. And that's 300 "claimed" miles which probably translates to 220 miles with some hills or a chilly NE day. I guess I could stick a gas generator in the bed or maybe they can make a tonneau cover that's a solar panel, or I could just keep my ICE engine with my 36 gal tank and not worry.

Damn you put 60000 miles on a truck per year? That's roughly was 5x per week a 220 miles a day.

I understand there are people that need the extra range like you for long trips I get that, but most people are just full of shit bitching about range. I would bet 90% complaining don't even put 40,000 in a year, much less 60000
 
Charging that truck is gonna be interesting. It has a mobile charger, but it's 240v and draws 32 amps. Not to convenient. And basically the same amperage as a water heater. But the house can be upgraded to the Pro unit that is rated at 80 amps, 240v. If the charging station is a 1:1 ratio, like our electric forklifts at work, the charging station would need 4awg copper conductors to feed it. Also a 90 amp breaker added in the house panel. Every charge cycle that thing would consume as much power as roughly 3 water heaters. I would need to see the charging data sheet broken down some more to be sure but right now its not looking efficient at all.
 
The people who are most up in arms about it are the ones that for some reason or another can't get by on 300+ miles of range. That implies a LOT of driving and a LOT of driving involves going to the gas station a LOT. Let's say one goes to the gas station for ten minutes twice a week. That's 80 minutes a month and 960 minutes or 16 hours a year. That's an awful long time to spend at the gas station waiting to fill. I just find it ironic that the complain that one would have to spend time at a charger doesn't apply to spending time at the pump.

A Tesla can fast charge that remaining 100 miles in short order. Much less than 45 minutes.

I guess the moral of the story is don't be a broke dick that can only afford one vehicle. I'd never take an EV farther than a single charge would get me. I'd drive one of my other vehicles that day. The Shelby is great for trips to Vegas, even if I do stop for gas five times due to the speed at which it consumes gas on those Mexican highways between the Bay Area and there.

Up in arms? No, you ignore facts.

FACT:
- A Ford electric suv with mustang badges was 100% fully charged to 300 miles.
- It sat overnight, NOT PLUGGED IN, in ~15F temp.
- Next morning, the 300 mile, 100% charge, decreased to 155 miles.

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Pic from inside a Bronco just a couple minutes later.

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What if that electric suv with mustang badges has 50 miles left and isn't plugged in at night?
 
Damn you put 60000 miles on a truck per year? That's roughly was 5x per week a 220 miles a day.

I understand there are people that need the extra range like you for long trips I get that, but most people are just full of shit bitching about range. I would bet 90% complaining don't even put 40,000 in a year, much less 60000

Listen derp. A typical day for me consists of driving to various sites. I'll drive to a site in Sussex Co.(40 mi) Have to run and get my guys material (30 mi there and back) Then go to my other project in Salem Co. (80 mi) check in at the office (30 mi) then go home (40 mi) That's typical. Sometimes there are other trips involved. Many times I've gone through a tank of gas in a day. I do drive 25k-30k a year. But sometimes I work from home and argue with know-nothings on SVTP.

As for personally, no it won't work there either. I like to drive my vehicles and take road trips not virtue signal with them.
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Did they announce what the range is when towing?

Wondering how much it will come off that 300mile range with something like 5-6000lbs behind it.
 

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