This certainly looks cool.... a "frunk"!!!
https://jalopnik.com...-mil-1831575920
Edited by buckland, 08 January 2019 - 05:48 PM.
Electric Pickup Truck
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Posted 08 January 2019 - 05:48 PM
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Posted 08 January 2019 - 07:49 PM
Not holding my breath.Nice idea though.
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Posted 08 January 2019 - 08:58 PM
I found myself checking the release date on the piece, fully expecting it to have been on April 1.
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Posted 12 January 2019 - 12:38 PM
While I'm not sure this concept will be rolling out in the next few months I do believe it has the possibility of going mainstream.
The modular concept is very appealing, particularly for us in the off-road community.
Here's a concept review by TFL...pay attention to the range, payload and price.
In going to the companies website they also mention 4 wheel steering...that would be cool on the trails!
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Posted 13 January 2019 - 02:33 PM
Did you notice how they DIDN'T talk about heating the cab in sub-zero weather, or providing a/c in the summer? How much is THAT stuff going to draw the batteries down, and how much range will really be left?
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Posted 14 January 2019 - 07:50 PM
Hey-if this works just think, next step is maybe a solar panel or two for both the truck and pop-up! Throw in one of those wind things and off-grid here we come ! Something to hope for I guess-at least for the next generation of pop-up owners
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Posted 17 January 2019 - 12:05 AM
Speaking of 'mainstream'... I think things will accelerate a bit faster than us old folks think... remember we didn't't even have a computer 20 years ago at home. The only change one can truly count on not happening is from a vending machine... 'what's a vending machine?
https://electrek.co/...0-pickup-truck/
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Posted 17 January 2019 - 07:51 PM
Seems Ford has announced a "hybrid/electric" truck in a couple years.
One can only guess at the cost.
Good idea though.
I have been a fan of the "gas/hybrid" since 2005.
I have had a Ford Escape hybrid and now have a Toyota Highlander "gas/hybrid".
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Posted 17 January 2019 - 10:40 PM
My sister loves her hybrid with very good mileage. Apparently Ford is also going to have a F150 all electric too.
https://www.cnbc.com...ic-pickups.html
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