5 Things To Know About the 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke Diesel Pickup
The 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke is a yes if you plan on doing a lot of towing over long distances or you do a lot of highway driving.
News: Hyundai Fuel Cell Semi Shown in Germany
Hyundai introduced a hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck and announced plans to introduce it in Europe’s eco-friendly commercial vehicle market. The Hyundai Fuel Cell Semi may beat the Tesla electric Semi to the market.
News: Daimler’s Freightliner Takes The Covers Off Electric Trucks
Daimler, the world’s biggest truck-maker best known in the U.S. for its Freightliner brand, unveiled two new battery-powered models as it looks to protect its market dominance. One, an all-electric Class 8 big rig called the Freightliner eCascadia, will compete directly with Tesla’s semi-truck, the Semi.
10 Arguments For/Against Electric Trucks
The non-profit North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) is all about pushing environmentally beneficial, cost-effective efficiencies in the trucking industry, which they back up with deep research and real-world data. After studying the developing battery electric (BE) truck market, they came up with a balanced list that gave plenty of ammunition for both sides of the big rig EV discussion.
Tech: 2019 RAM 1500 Hybrid
The 2019 Ram 1500 has shed pounds without giving up any of its prodigious capabilities. Add to that a mild hybrid system and you can imagine the Ram will continue to challenge Chevy for the number two spot in the hot pickup world.
News: Ford Does the Electric Slide
Ford Future was on show this week—its cars and trucks are getting electrified. The subtext was: Ford is not going to be left behind, but the company is also not going to step away from its cash cow pickups and SUVs.
News: 2019 Ram 1500 Pickup Gets 48V Hybrid
Completing the all-American new pickup reveals, FiatChrysler debuted its 2019 Ram 1500 pickup sporting a fresh new look that covers a new frame, enhanced drivetrains, bold new cabin tech and a 48-volt “mild hybrid” system.
News: Tesla Semi & Roadster Surprise
The Tesla Semi truck promises to be the same kind of distrupter than Tesla cars have been in the light-duty market.
News: GMC To Expand Sierra eAssist Hybrid Pickup Sales
General Motors recently announced that it will be offering its GMC Sierra eAssist pickup with light electrification.
Flash Drive: 2017 Chanje V8070
The Chanje V8070’s ground-up design as an electric truck for the U.S. market gives it an edge. He added that the evolving economics of this class of fleet electric vehicle should allow it to compete at “price parity” with existing diesel models because of lower operating costs.