Chevy, Ford... going into electric trucks.
We're living in exciting times. Ford intend to have cargo space infront in place of the engines. And think of roomy interior and high ground clearance without those gear boxes and power train wi...
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For those of us that use trucks. It needs to be rated under SAE J2807. It needs to cover 500 miles in a 10 hour day. I need it rated for at least a 12,000# 5er. I do not need an expensive grocery getter or lawn ornament. I am willing to pay for performance, but not for feeling good.
We will also need infrastructure at campgrounds. I don't really see a solution for dry camping for 2 or 3 days in the boonies. We dry camp and do light 4 wheeling for about 2 or 3 days, where do I charge? The last one is the real deal killer for me.
A 5 gallon jug of diesel that weighs 40#, with a low fire danger, gets me 10 mpg towing, 15 mpg 4 wheeling, or 19 mpg naked on a good level road. Energy density is a key as is easy transport.
We will also need infrastructure at campgrounds. I don't really see a solution for dry camping for 2 or 3 days in the boonies. We dry camp and do light 4 wheeling for about 2 or 3 days, where do I charge? The last one is the real deal killer for me.
A 5 gallon jug of diesel that weighs 40#, with a low fire danger, gets me 10 mpg towing, 15 mpg 4 wheeling, or 19 mpg naked on a good level road. Energy density is a key as is easy transport.
