Ford’s battery-electric future, its throwback Bronco and SUV-packed lineup are mere bullet points next to its new 2021 F-150.

The F-series pickup has been the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. for 38 years in a row and 43 years among trucks. Last year, sales of the F-series hit nearly 900,000 units–that’s almost three times the number of EVs and plug-in hybrids sold across all brands. Ford also injected $100 billion into the U.S. gross domestic product in 2019, half of which came from the F-series. Ford‘s entire success story and its large contribution to the U.S. economy hinges on this single vehicle.

The new 2021 model doesn’t quite break ground compared with the 2015 model that debuted with aluminum body panels, but it does refine a tried-and-tested design. With the truck’s six trims (XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Limited) still intact, the new model places a heavier emphasis on conveniences, utility and power.

Here is a look at the most innovative features on the 2021 F-150 pickup.

More Power Outlets than Your Bedroom

There are 14 outlets, which is more than enough to power phones, laptops, air compressors, refrigerators and other amp-hungry equipment for dozens of hours. On the Platinum trim with the PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 engine, there are six USB ports (three are the smaller, bidirectional USB-C), two 120-volt household outlets at 20 amps each and one conventional 12-volt outlet. And that’s just the cab.

Equipped with the 7.2-kilowatt generator, a panel on the left side of the bed near the tailgate has five more. Four are 20-amp outlets plus one 240-volt outlet (NEMA L14-30R, aka the twist-lock) rated at 30 amps. With a full tank of fuel and charged hybrid battery, Ford claims the generator portion can run up to 64 hours at full load. The truck also can be locked in “Generator Mode,” which keeps only the engine running to power the on-board generator.

The Gear Shifter Folds Out of Sight

For consumers that want the center console to perform two conflicting functions–shifting and working–Ford developed a gear shift that folds flat out of the way to make way for a double-hinged plastic section that can unfold out of the armrest to cover the console and double as a workstation. The gear shifter, when in place, still operates the same Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Low functions and serves as a hand rest while driving. When the shifter is no longer needed, a button folds it flush into the console. Then, lunch is served (or paperwork is completed), and everyone is happy. (A traditional column shifter is still available on certain models.)

Hidden U.S. Flags

At either edge of the dashboard, there’s an American flag motif etched into the silver trim surrounding the air vent. It’s visible only when opening the front doors and is a tasteful nod to Ford’s American roots at River Rouge, a 102-year-old marvel of manufacturing that Henry Ford created to control every part of the production process, from raw iron ore arriving via giant lake freighters to final assembly. Onsite in River Rouge is the Dearborn Truck Plant, which opened in 2004 and employs 4,400 men and women who build up to 1,200 F-150 pickups a day.

The Headrests Are Speakers

Drivers of the new F-150 can sink back into the soft leather seats and hear surround sound effects playing from the front headrests. Unlike the Bose seat cushion speakers on older Infiniti convertibles, the 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen Unleashed stereo in the F-150 mounts speaker drivers inside the headrests. They hide behind tiny perforations in the leather and an embossed B&O logo at the bottom. An eight-speaker B&O Sound System is available starting on the F-150 XLT, but the full audio experience with speakers in the headrests and headliner is an option on the Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum trims and standard on the Limited.

The Tailgate Is a Better Workbench

Sometimes, the best workbench is a truck tailgate. Many customers had been securing wood to the tailgate to create a makeshift saw table. Ford took notice and designed two cutouts that fit C-clamps without damaging the vehicle’s paint. Two rulers stamped into the tailgate sit adjacent to the clamps and offer measurements of 48 inches and 100 centimeters, replacing the need to locate a tape measure. The clamp pockets are standard on all F-150s while the measuring aids, called “Workspace Tailgate Surface,” are optional.

Sync 4 Uses More Swiping Gestures

Ford’s Sync 4 infotainment system is faster and simpler to use. Case in point: The split portion on the12-inch touchscreen’s right side displays truncated information for audio, phone and navigation. It operates as a vertical carousel of icons when swiping up and down. Swiping left enables the current view take over the screen’s main portion. The large 12-inch touchscreen is standard on Lariat and above while the XL and XLT get an 8-inch screen.

Digital Dash is Set up to Tow

In tow mode, the optional digital instrument panel reduces the size of the tachometer and speedometer to display a large infographic in the center with the truck’s tilt angle, steering angle and the level of selected trailer braking. While off-roading, the graphic replaces the trailer braking to show the roll angle.

There’s a Yellow Divider Between the Headlights

There’s nothing functional here. The LED running lights sweep outside the stacked headlights like big L brackets, stop at the middle portion of the bumper and continue underneath the fog lights. The amber turn signals sit at the bottom of the headlight assembly. Splitting the headlight stack is a thin amber line that aligns with the chrome strip dividing the grille. It’s a simple but effective and striking design flourish. Only the models with the LED headlamps get the unique treatment.