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- ksssExplorerJust remember, the added weight of the hybrid system will subtract from the trucks capacity.
- ktmrfsExplorer II
Groover wrote:
Personally I would be more excited by a 400hp diesel with a 100hp hybrid electric drive generator combo like Ford is offering in the F150. Just bigger and with a much larger battery so that the electric motor can make a significant difference while pulling a heavy trailer.
me also. making the diesel a "mild" hybrid with a big enough battery to capture the energy required to stop from 60 and/or an option to capture the energy from a 1 mile 6% downgrade with a 10,000 lb trailer would likely greatly increase in town fuel economy and boost power. With the low fuel consumption at idle, it wouldn't even need start/stop incorporated, - 352Explorer
FishOnOne wrote:
Towing is about to get easier! :B
But the price will get heftier. Figure $80 to $90 thousand???? - Towing is about to get easier! :B
- ib516Explorer IIAlso apparently an upgraded rear diff to handle the power, and upgrades to the Allison branded transmission as well.
- GrooverExplorer IIPersonally I would be more excited by a 400hp diesel with a 100hp hybrid electric drive generator combo like Ford is offering in the F150. Just bigger and with a much larger battery so that the electric motor can make a significant difference while pulling a heavy trailer.
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