Ford Trucks' First Electric Big Rig Has Up To 186 Miles Of Range
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Ford Trucks' First Electric Big Rig Has Up To 186 Miles Of Range
"This is the Ford Trucks F-Line E, the manufacturer's first-ever electric big rig. Unveiled late last week at the Solutrans truck fair in France, the battery-powered commercial vehicle will be available next year in Europe and other parts of the world. Featuring a cab-over design, the Ford Trucks F-Line E is the brainchild of Turkey's Ford Otosan, which is a joint venture between Ford Motor and Koc Holding."
"The 26-ton 6x2 chassis gets four 98-kilowatt-hour packs for a total of 392 kWh, with 314 kWh usable. This enables a maximum estimated driving range of 186 miles (300 kilometers). Meanwhile, the rear motor can provide a continuous output of 415 horsepower (310 kilowatts), but it can go all the way up to 523 hp (390 kW) for short bursts. The torque is 1,010 pound-feet (1,370 Newton-meters) continuous and 1,821 lb-ft (2,470 Nm) peak."
"Ford's first electric truck will be made in Turkey. The Ford Trucks F-Line E can be had in either 4x2 or 6x2 configurations. Two battery options are available, with a maximum charging power of 285 kW. This is the Ford Trucks F-Line E, the manufacturer's first-ever electric big rig. Unveiled late last week at the Solutrans truck fair in France, the battery-powered commercial vehicle will be available next year in Europe and other parts of the world."
Ford Trucks F-Line E is a cab-over electric heavy truck produced by Ford Otosan in Turkey and scheduled for European and other market availability next year. It is offered in 4x2 and 6x2 chassis configurations with a single rear-mounted motor and side-mounted nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery packs. The 26-ton 6x2 uses four 98-kWh packs (392 kWh, 314 kWh usable) for an estimated 186-mile range, with 415 hp continuous and 523 hp peak, plus 1,010 lb-ft continuous and 1,821 lb-ft peak torque and a three-speed automated gearbox. The 19-ton 4x2 has three packs (294 kWh, 235 kWh usable), lower motor power but the same torque figures and an estimated 155-mile range. Maximum charging power reaches 285 kW.
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