According to Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), Ford CEO Jim Farley announced the cancellation of the all-electric F-150 Lightning due to poor sales of high-priced EVs, stating that $50k–$70k electric trucks weren't meeting customer demand. Farley emphasized Ford’s strategic pivot to expand its hybrid lineup, aligning with current market trends. This shift opens significant opportunities for AI-driven solutions in hybrid vehicle optimization, predictive maintenance, and connected car technologies, as automakers adapt AI to enhance user experience and efficiency in hybrid powertrains (Source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter, Dec 16, 2025).