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Tesla Cybertruck is the top safety pick from the IIHS, meanwhile the F-150 Lightning is dead

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December 16, 2025 l Past Issues​

WattsCharging This Week:

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  • Canada invests $10M+ in EV charging infrastructure
  • Cybertruck is recognized as the safest pickup truck on the market, outperforming every gas and electric truck
  • Ford stops F-150 Lightning production and prepares for a major EV strategy shift

Let's dive in.

Top Charging News

​Government of Canada Funds 1,200 New EV Chargers and EV Motor Research​

The Government of Canada announced over $10 million in new federal funding for expanding EV charging access and accelerating homegrown motor innovation.

The investment will deploy over 1,200 new EV chargers across Canada through Green Economy Canada (950 Level 2 and 40 DC fast chargers) and New Brunswick Power (240 additional chargers).

The funding also includes $1.4 million for the University of New Brunswick's research into next-generation EV motor materials.

Canada's goal is to deploy 84,500 EV chargers and 45 hydrogen stations by 2029.

Other EV News

​Cybertruck Just Received 2025 Top Safety Pick+ Rating​

The 2025 Cybertruck built after April was awarded the safest truck by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The vehicle received good ratings in front (both small and moderate overlap) and side crash tests. Its front crash prevention also earned a good rating in pedestrian protection.

Rivian R1T, another EV truck, also made it to the top 3 safest pickup trucks.

​Ford Cancels F-150 Lightning EV As It Pivots to Hybrid Cars​

Ford officially confirmed the end of production of the all-electric F-150 Lightning. The company announced a massive $19.5 billion charge as it pivots away from large battery-electric vehicles toward hybrids and extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) with gas generators.

Ford CEO Jim Farley explains that this decision is to respond to the market demands and preferences. The next-generation Lightning will be an EREV with over 700 miles of range using a gasoline range extender.

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