Posted on 10/06/2020 4:48:01 PM PDT by RomanSoldier19
Ford has patented a removable range extender for an electric pickup that sits in the bed and resembles a toolbox.
The range extender would act as a generator, recharging the battery of the vehicle using a small motor. The system could potentially make its way into the upcoming electric Ford F-150.
While automakers rush to get their electric trucks on the road, there are likely potential buyers who might still be concerned about range, especially in areas without a robust charging-station infrastructure. Ford might have a solution for those customers: a modular range extender that sits in the bed of a truck.
The Drive first spotted the patent, submitted in April 2018 and published on September 15, 2020. Its illustrations show a removable range extender that sits in the bed of a truck and looks like a toolbox. Inside the device would be a small motor, fuel tank, exhaust system, and electronics needed to hook it up to an electric truck.
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“Staggeringly dumb.” That’s the latest insult Elon Musk threw at hydrogen fuel cells, which power trucks made by competitor Nikola Motors (NKLA), a stock that has rocketed a crazy 500%+ since April.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/oliviergarret/2020/06/17/elon-musk-mocks-nikola-motors-fuel-cells-as-dumb-is-he-right/#61f316d478d8
” Really? So why not just have a gas engine?”
It is just a patent.
If the six is a Cummins.
“Nikola Motors (NKLA), a stock that has rocketed a crazy 500%+ since April.”
I see you have an internet connection. Use it more.
A generator on the back of the truck? Gotta wonder about the fuel efficiency of that idea.
Why not just wind up a big rubber band in the back?
Patented? That’s been called a “parallel hybrid” for many years.
It’s got twist-lock mount for a Mr. Fusion.
“Real American trucks have V-8 engines that gulp petroleum.”
Real American trucks WILL HAVE 10,000 ftlbs torque!
“Gotta wonder about the fuel efficiency of that idea.”
and the remaining available bed capacity.
Enough with the toys! Get a real vehicle and let the Europeans test the wind up vehicles
Toyota Tundra is looking to go with a turbocharged V6 as well and maybe a hybrid option. Even more spinning parts. The current Tundra 5.7 liter V8 with 6 speed automatic is a first class petroleum gulper.
My 2000 F150 is on it's second battery. No other maintenance over 200K miles.
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