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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Ajourney101, Dec 27, 2018.

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  1. Ajourney101

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    I wouldn't spend a dime on an electric pickup truck unless it could go 250 miles. It would also still need to be able to tow my boat up and down all those hills on the way to the lake for a tournament.

    It may work fine for all those people that think they need a truck though.
     
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    i have a deposit in

    notice how the logo looks toyota ish?:sneaky:
     
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    Looks like another toy.

    The closest anyone has come to my idea of the perfect electric pick-up is probably this thing. I would like to see it scaled up slightly and made highway legal, but other than that it's done.
     
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    It is expected to have a 15 minute charge time, 300 mile range and 500 mile range option. The point of making this truck is for it to have same towing capabilities, the specs are in the link. If you gave the company $10k now they guarantee you will get $16k off the truck when it is on the market.

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    Capable

    Expected Towing Performance

    Grade-ability: 65mph at 6%

    5th wheel/gooseneck trailer tow rating: Up to 35,000 pounds GCWR*

    Hitch trailer tow rating: Up to 20,000 pounds*

    Payload rating: Up to 5,000 pounds*

    Expected Acceleration and Speed

    0 to 60 mph unloaded: Less than 5 seconds

    0 to 60 mph at max GCWR: Less than 18 seconds

    Top Speed:120mph (electronic speed limited)



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    Key Features

    Expected Standard Range: 300 miles

    OptionalRange: 500 miles

    Expected Charge time: 15 minutes

    2 door and 4 door options

    6.5-foot and 8-foot beds with dual rear wheel option

    True four-wheel drive with independent power delivery for maximum traction control

    Single speed direct drive gearbox

    Independent air spring suspension front and rear

    12 to 15 inches of ground clearance

    Massive Front storage space

    360 Degrees of camera view including in-cabin digital mirror displays

    Autonomous driving capabilities to be added in the future

    Regenerative braking with independent wheel control

    Accessory power pack and plugs available. To power your tools and gear when you're away from it all.

    Power windows and locks

    Remote heating/cooling for those that loved their remote start

    Electronic window dimming to replace those pesky sun visors and keep the heat out in the summer

    Vinyl Floors




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    Looks good admittingly. Now if we can just get DNR to install chargers at the boat ramps! lol
     
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    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Vaporware.
    Napkin drawing.

    More unrealistic performance and production goals than Tesla.
    Not quite as good at financials...

    The only thing more stupid and useless in an urban/suburban environment than a Ford Raptor, would be an Electrified Ford Raptor knock-off.......or?.......an Electrified Ford Raptor knock-off in a rural setting where there are less than one charging stations per county.

    EV trucks are in the future, for sure.
    A fairly far off future and based on a more utilitarian truck, rather than a play-pretty for insecure sexagenarians caught between mid-life crisis and dependence on 'Dedpends'......
     
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    When this vehicle is in production I have no doubts that it will do well. There will be no fluid changes, less parts that will break or needing to be replaced. Tesla already has the electric semi so why shouldn't we have a practical truck that doesn't make any emissions?

    You can use the truck to power all of your tools as well. Starting price is less than most popular brand new trucks available today.

    I'm excited to see EVs become more affordable and practical. It's time..



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    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    You were making some fairly good points until you got to "practical."

    There's NOTHING practical about a Ford Raptor.
    Believe me.
    It used to be one of two cars that I would immediately buy if I won a lottery worth more than a mil.

    The other being a Dodge Challenger Hellcat. ;)

    The Raptor went from being impractical to being impractical and just plain stupid when they changed their powerplant - but then it's been a pretty rough year for domestics like GM and Ford.

    Somebody wake this thread back up when there are 1/100th as many Tesla trucks on the road as there are Teslas. ;)
     
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    Walmart already has 15 pre-orders on the Tesla semi-truck Walmart Canada already has 33 owners of the Tesla semi truck also JB Hunt has some orders in for the truck as well

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    when (if) this vehicle is in production, i have no doubts it will do well (at the right price)
     
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    Starting at 45k and if you invested the $10,005 in them, you will be guaranteed $16k off of your truck purchase.

    Also I am interested in the $.29 per share.



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    i'm thinking full production by 2010, if they survive, you?
     
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    I’ll say 2020 as it is at least in the future:p.

    Hoping for their success as the urban pickup is a lucrative market and one I could see being popular in my neck of the woods;).

    Could be the replacement for our 2010 if it ever gives up the ghost(y).
     
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    I'd guess Rivian has a MUCH better shot than this company. Being second to market is rarely a good thing unless you have a much better product.
     
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    Rivian has a moving truck and a factory. This has a CG drawing and asking for money.

    If I have to put money to buy one, I think I have a better chance to see my money back with Rivian ...instead of chapter 7 letter for my money for these guys.. like so many before.
     
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