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Casey Williams: Innovative full-size pickups usher in the EV era for hardworking early adopters

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January, Ram unveiled its 1500 Revolution electric pickup concept with sleek, swaggering style, autonomous driving, third-row jumpseats, and – if reports are accurate – a range-extender engine for cross-continent travel.

“The Ram 1500 Revolution is a glimpse at the future of the ultimate pickup truck,” said Brant Combs III, senior brand manager for Ram 1500. “This will inspire truck buyers, delivering confidence and unmatched EV performance, styling and technology for hardworking people every day, no matter their line of work.”

Those hardworking people inhabit a glass-roofed cavern enlarged by a powered midgate for carrying 18-foot objects. Check the voice-activated Shadow Mode that autonomously follows walking humans as they load tools and work fencelines. Expect a production version circa 2024.

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