ray101988 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I just got done reading an article about how GM and Chrysler are coming out with hybrids for their trucks. Does anyone know if Ford has ANY plans at all for some sort of hybrid or any other way other than the Ecoboost engines to increase FE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hey Ray, How many times do you need to create this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hey Ray, How many times do you need to create this thread? Ive noticed that some people dont go to all the different sections. So i posted it in the 3 most relevant sections hoping to get more people to respond. :P So the answer is 3 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaylonJennings Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 NEVER! Who fucking needs a hybrid truck?! For all those people in the city who go aorund hauling pig shit?! Wow, a hybrid truck is a terrible idea. Hybrids in general area terrible idea unless you drive under 30MPH all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper87C Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 As much as I hate to risk the wrath of the previous poster, I have to say a hybrid truck or van makes sense in a urban environment where it would serve as some kind of light utility vehicle. Areas such as San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, Philly, etc. where there is so much traffic and stop and go driving, they might prove cost effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Hey Ray, How many times do you need to create this thread? I was wondering the same thing. Ive noticed that some people dont go to all the different sections. So i posted it in the 3 most relevant sections hoping to get more people to respond.:P So the answer is 3 lol I understand why you're doing it though, I hate it when a thread gets a horrible response (quantity wise). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 As much as I hate to risk the wrath of the previous poster, I have to say a hybrid truck or van makes sense in a urban environment where it would serve as some kind of light utility vehicle. Areas such as San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, Philly, etc. where there is so much traffic and stop and go driving, they might prove cost effective I'd have to agree with you, sorry Waylon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaylonJennings Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Well maybe it's different in Canada because the only major areas where traffic is really slow would be Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. And usually those areas have such a small percentage of the F-150 sales that it wouldn't be worth it. Althought I think if they made a hybrid version of the E-series van, that would be more suitable for urban areas, but for half-ton pick ups, I think it's a bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomaro Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Hybrid trucks have an image problem to overcome. The stereotype of the Hybrids is a cutesy little Prius that wreaks of hemp, kinds like your art teacher in school. Tree huggers, hippies, metrosexuals, etc....they drive hybrids. Texans with big belt buckles, rednecks, hillbillies, workin-men drive pickups. Owning a pickup has a certain image or machismo to go along with it. It just doesn't fit. Especially when we are looking at alternatives like diesel and EB. Just wanted to throw out another theory for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 I'd have to agree with you, sorry Waylon. I also agree that a hybrid is a good idea. I live in a township where were an hour from philly and 15-30 min from Atlantic City. A lot of the township is woods but there is a lot of construction going on. We have pretty bad traffic and a hybrid truck would make sense since were still in a pretty outdoorsy area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I also agree that a hybrid is a good idea. I live in a township where were an hour from philly and 15-30 min from Atlantic City. A lot of the township is woods but there is a lot of construction going on. We have pretty bad traffic and a hybrid truck would make sense since were still in a pretty outdoorsy area. I know we have quite a bit of stop and go traffic down here in South Florida, so in a big city type environment, I believe a hybrid truck could do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 I know we have quite a bit of stop and go traffic down here in South Florida, so in a big city type environment, I believe a hybrid truck could do well. Where I live, its not a city, but theres still a lot of traffic because people who work in the cities live there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 (edited) NEVER! Who fucking needs a hybrid truck?! For all those people in the city who go aorund hauling pig shit?! Wow, a hybrid truck is a terrible idea. Hybrids in general area terrible idea unless you drive under 30MPH all the time. If Ford were to make the rumored Hydruallic Hybrid than the truck would have the same or better towing capacity and get way better mpg. Better mpg while towing at low speeds is good, especially on work sites where you wont be going over 30 anyway. Edited January 30, 2008 by ray101988 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 If Ford were to make the rumored Hydruallic Hybrid than the truck would have the same or better towing capacity and get way better mpg. Better mpg while towing at low speeds is good, especially on work sites where you wont be going over 30 anyway. I doubt there would be the power from the electric motor that is needed to tow. If it was under load, it would most likely have to engage the gas engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggyj1206 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 If Ford were to make the rumored Hydruallic Hybrid than the truck would have the same or better towing capacity and get way better mpg. Better mpg while towing at low speeds is good, especially on work sites where you wont be going over 30 anyway. I don't think there's a job site in the United States that's large enough to make that idea feasiable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MERKURXR4Ti Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hybrid pickups could actually be a good idea because the electric motor can deliver full torque at 0 rpm.. could help get some stuff moving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 I doubt there would be the power from the electric motor that is needed to tow. If it was under load, it would most likely have to engage the gas engine. The Hydruallic Hybrid ( HLA F150) would not use an electric engine. It would be a gas engine with a hydruallic system that saves energy while braking than uses that energy to move the truck. Hydruallic systems are supposed to have LARGE amounts of torque. It would be used to power the vehicle to 25-30 mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 I don't think there's a job site in the United States that's large enough to make that idea feasiable... What are you talking about? It wouldnt just be for job sites. And why would it need to be a large site? Think cities, suburbs, and any other place where youll be going under 25-30mph. And then think about how much gas you waste getting up to 25-30mph. Thats why it would be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 The Hydruallic Hybrid ( HLA F150) would not use an electric engine. It would be a gas engine with a hydruallic system that saves energy while braking than uses that energy to move the truck. Hydruallic systems are supposed to have LARGE amounts of torque. It would be used to power the vehicle to 25-30 mph. Oh, sorry, I thought we were talking about the two mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Oh, sorry, I thought we were talking about the two mode. No problem :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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