Reuters offers in-depth look at how Ford, GM revving up electric pickup trucks to head off Tesla

Reuters took readers on a deep dive into how Ford Motor Co and General Motors Co are racing to design radical new takes on their most profitable models, replacing petroleum-fueled engines on their large pickup trucks with batteries in a bid to outflank Tesla Inc’s plan to eclipse their brands. Electric pickups could also help Ford and GM meet tougher emission standards and electric vehicle mandates in California and other states.