Ford working on F150 hybrid
linc Also mention in passing, a diesel is in the parts bin.Depending on the success of the Ram ED I suppose.
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Also, the myth that Hybrids are underpowered is just that, a myth.
They can be more powerful that a conventional drivetrain without adding any under-hood packaging. The batteries can be mounted at the bottom of the chassis for a lower cG, and they can recapture some of the energy lost through braking. As ultra-capacitors come down in price, we'll see even better regenerative braking.
As mentioned, they may not be the best choice for highway driving, but they have place.
Fast Volvo Hybrid Ttruck
They can be more powerful that a conventional drivetrain without adding any under-hood packaging. The batteries can be mounted at the bottom of the chassis for a lower cG, and they can recapture some of the energy lost through braking. As ultra-capacitors come down in price, we'll see even better regenerative braking.
As mentioned, they may not be the best choice for highway driving, but they have place.
Fast Volvo Hybrid Ttruck
