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Access to that much exportable power is an undeniable benefit for buyers.Ĭertainly, the numbers tell a clear story about the hybrid F-150’s capabilities. This is substantially more than that of the hybrid F-150’s competitors (and 100% more than any gas-powered alternative).

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The included battery provides 2.4 kW of juice to Ford’s Pro Power Onboard system. Ford’s includes a 1.5-kWh lithium-ion battery and a modular hybrid transmission that does something a traditional engine can’t it acts as a standalone generator.

Hybrid powertrains aren’t only about the combustion engine, of course. But remember: trends in engine technology favor an inverse relationship between size and output. We get that it’s a mental shift for V8-loving buyers to shift down to a hybrid V6.

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According to Ford, the full hybrid powertrain is the F-150’s most powerful engine, exceeding even the physically larger 5.0-liter V8-a popular option capable of producing 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. Expect nothing less from the hybrid powertrain, either.įord is so surefooted at engineering alternative fuel powertrains that this hybrid engine not only maintains the “Built Ford Tough” standards it leads them. The best-selling F-150, as Ford’s flagship truck, maintains its 35-year win streak primarily because it is, in fact, tough. The “Built Ford Tough” truck tagline is more than just marketing speak-it’s a credo that undergirds every rig in the lineup. However, hybrid powertrains have come a long way since their early, tree-hugging, Birkenstock-wearing roots. Just say the word “hybrid” and delicate vehicles like the Toyota Prius come to mind. Those are comforting specs for commercial buyers, or others for whom capability is key. With all that power, hybrid F-150 pickups can tow up to 12,700 pounds and haul a max of 2,120 pounds. Ford’s 3.5-liter PowerBoost V6 hybrid engine generates 430 horsepower and a commanding 570 lb-ft of torque. Let’s get the stats out of the way first because, let’s face it, the choice to deviate from a big block V8 or throaty diesel all boils down to numbers. It offers hesitant buyers a gentle transition into the new age of zero-emissions driving-a way to get their feet wet without diving into the deep end of the pool. Channeling the best of gas and battery power, this powertrain delivers impressive performance numbers alongside towing and hauling capability. That’s where Ford’s genius hybrid engine comes in. Still, none would argue that a truck with better fuel economy ratings and no loss of capability is preferable. For these more traditional truck buyers, switching to an all-electric powertrain represents too big of a technology leap-or risk. As the pickup demographic expands to include wealthy urban and suburban buyers who might never visit a job site, there’s still a core buyer whose criteria certainly lean more utilitarian. Some buyers aren’t ready to pull the trigger on an EV-particularly those in need of a full-size pickup truck. One doesn’t need to completely abandon combustion engine technology to achieve better fuel economy, though, which is why Ford’s 3.5-liter PowerBoost full hybrid engine is such a breath of fresh air (no low-emissions pun intended). It makes sense, since the all-electric Lightning represents the beginning of the automaker’s very aggressive electrification strategy. After the 2021 launch of Ford’s completely redesigned F-150 pickup-and this year’s 2022 Ford F-150-all eyes focused on the companion EV, the Lightning.

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