Four years after Ford bravely electrified its best-selling vehicle, the F-150 Lightning pickup, it seemed ready to drop the model owing to slowing demand. Now, it turns out the company's got other plans. It's reengineering the flagship truck for 2026 as an extended range EV (EREV), with a gas…
I feel this article is more informative than the last article I posted. Credit to noride@lemmy.zip for the link.
Um… the problem with getting off gasoline is because it is so efficient. There is a shitload of energy in a gallon of gas. I don’t think efficient is the word you were going for. Or, think of it this way; Would you tell the military that they should convert to electric tanks and planes for better efficiency? (That may be a bad comparison, but maybe it gets the point across.)
Also, it’s a regular electric truck, just like any other EV. Only difference is an onboard generator to charge the battery if you run out on the road. That’s a simple, well understood solution. You may not ever even use it! And if it gets EVs in the hands of people that were reluctant over the limited range, that’s a win!
the problem with getting off gasoline is because it is so efficient
You’re mistaking energy density with efficiency. Yes, gasoline is more energy dense than even the most advanced batteries, but burning it and turning it into torque using a combustion engine is not more efficient than a battery powered electric motor.
Knew I wasn’t quite understanding you! So yes, electric is more efficient.
But the problem being addressed here is range and people’s confidence. If an onboard genny brings in the buyers, I’m all for it. In fact, I’d feel much better buying an electric truck if I knew I had, “Oh shit!” backup power. Had an old truck with dual gas tanks, flip a switch to cut over. That’s some nice security!
Um… the problem with getting off gasoline is because it is so efficient. There is a shitload of energy in a gallon of gas. I don’t think efficient is the word you were going for. Or, think of it this way; Would you tell the military that they should convert to electric tanks and planes for better efficiency? (That may be a bad comparison, but maybe it gets the point across.)
Also, it’s a regular electric truck, just like any other EV. Only difference is an onboard generator to charge the battery if you run out on the road. That’s a simple, well understood solution. You may not ever even use it! And if it gets EVs in the hands of people that were reluctant over the limited range, that’s a win!
You’re mistaking energy density with efficiency. Yes, gasoline is more energy dense than even the most advanced batteries, but burning it and turning it into torque using a combustion engine is not more efficient than a battery powered electric motor.
And the engines don’t get any more efficient. 20% efficiency at the low end is laughable
Knew I wasn’t quite understanding you! So yes, electric is more efficient.
But the problem being addressed here is range and people’s confidence. If an onboard genny brings in the buyers, I’m all for it. In fact, I’d feel much better buying an electric truck if I knew I had, “Oh shit!” backup power. Had an old truck with dual gas tanks, flip a switch to cut over. That’s some nice security!