Ford Gets SERIOUS About EV Towing Capacity - Demos A F-150 EV Pulling 1,250,000 Lbs

Back in January, Jim Farley, Ford’s president of global markets, made a blockbuster announcement that caused ripples in the American auto industry. During a presentation at the Deutsche Bank Global Automotive Conference in the MGM Grand in Detroit, Farley boldly stated that the F-150, one of the company’s most successful vehicles to date and arguably its biggest cash cow, was going electric. 

The electric F-150 won’t be a half-step either. There will be a hybrid version of the truck, but there will be one that uses absolutely no fossil fuel at all. The idea surprised many of Detroit’s veterans, especially considering the reputation and pedigree of the F-150 as America’s most iconic workhorse. After all, what type of vehicle will an all-electric F-150 be?


 

MDarringer - 7/23/2019 10:13:35 AM

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Grammar aside...

Average people will think the million pounds moved is amazing "for an EV" because they do not understand the torque characteristics of an electric motor.

SanJoseDriver - 7/23/2019 3:39:09 PM

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Let's see an ICE truck do this

MDarringer - 7/23/2019 5:57:07 PM

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#dumbass there are several similar stunts by ICE trucks. Don't be so stupidly ill-informed.

SanJoseDriver - 7/23/2019 10:09:42 PM

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#dramatroll where's the link? Show me any example of an ICE truck towing more than 1 million lbs.

MDarringer - 7/23/2019 10:28:10 PM

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Call me what you want, but you're still ignorant of facts

SanJoseDriver - 7/24/2019 1:46:41 PM

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I'll gladly admit I'm wrong, if you can explain how. I have found examples of high-performance trucks and SUVs pulling planes, but nothing over 1 million lbs. You know way more about trucks that I do, so try sending facts over insults.

MDarringer - 7/24/2019 2:03:36 PM

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Just because you're lazy does not create an obligation for me. #dismissed

SanJoseDriver - 7/24/2019 9:40:09 PM

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I'm very much the opposite of lazy. Have googled records, if you had something I think you would have said it by now.

MDarringer - 7/24/2019 10:29:31 PM

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Poor, easily triggered Felicia. You're flailing wildly. All I have to do is bat something your way and you buzz at it like an insect to a light bulb. Are you really that gullible?

SanJoseDriver - 7/25/2019 10:03:13 PM

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That doesn't really add any value does it?

greGARYous1 - 7/23/2019 5:33:20 PM

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Great PR stunt you must admit!

TTAC said it best... "Ford Extends One Million Pound Middle Finger At Tesla!"

SanJoseDriver - 7/23/2019 10:10:38 PM

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Tesla is coming out with a truck as well, competition is great for everyone. We'll see which one comes out on top.

MDarringer - 7/24/2019 10:30:46 PM

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Won't be the shit from Tesla. Tesla just had another massive loss and the Model Y has been pushed back.

SanJoseDriver - 7/25/2019 10:04:07 PM

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Truck is coming, Tesla has delivered on every product they promised, just usually very very late.