http://www.worldcarfans.com/114121285841/gm--ford-considering-electric-pickups GM & Ford considering electric pickups [20141213] By Michael Gauthier
[image http://content.worldcarfans.co/2013/5/6/big/338864573370162191.jpg 2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country 06.05.2013 ] Ford Board Member and Pacific Gas & Electric CEO Tony Earley has revealed Chevrolet and Ford are considering electric versions of the Silverado and F-150. Speaking at a Detroit Economic Club luncheon, Earley said he has had discussions with both automakers about converting their popular full-size pickups into electric vehicles. However, he noted this would require a significant investment and the government might need to step up to help cover the development costs. When asked for comment, GM electrification communications manager Kevin Kelly told Automotive News their discussions were "informal brainstorming sessions" and no decision has been made about an electric Silverado. [© worldcarfans.com] ... http://www.carxmotor.com/2014/12/13/general-motors-ford-considering-electric-pickups/ Tony Earley, Ford Board Member and Pacific Gas & Electric CEO, has revealed Chevrolet and Ford are considering electric versions of the Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150. Report by Detroit Economic Club luncheon, he said “We had discussions with both car makers about converting their popular full-size pickups into electric car. This would require a significant investment and the government might need to step up to help cover the development costs.” When asked for comment, Kevin Kelly, General Motors electrification communications manager, told Automotive News their discussions were “informal brainstorming sessions” & no decision has been made about an electric Chevrolet Silverado. [© carxmotor.com] ... http://speedlux.com/ford-gm-offer-eco-friendly-pickups/ ... http://www.carxmotor.com/2014/12/13/general-motors-ford-considering-electric-pickups/ ... http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2014/12/14/GM-and-Ford-Are-Both-Working-to-Convert-Pickup-Trucks-into-EVs-7724254/ 'business so big that neither company can afford to not build them' ... http://www.elp.com/articles/2014/12/pg-e-chairman-sees-electric-vehicles-as-an-opportunity.html PG&E chairman sees electric vehicles as an opportunity [dated] http://www.torquenews.com/1083/ford-announces-new-2015-f-150-electric-pickup-truck By John Goreham 2014-06-25 [image http://www.torquenews.com/sites/default/files/image-1083/f150electric.jpg ] Ford's newly announced 2015 F-150 Electric pickup will beat rivals to the punch The newest Ford electric vehicle is sure to be a hit. The only question that remains is how its performance will stack up to other trucks. Ford announced the release of its 2015 Ford F-150 electric truck today. This is the third generation of the F-150 in electric form. Sales of the prior generations, and similar related merchandise by Ford totaled over $2 billion in revenue for the company. Ford's New EV In Response to Race loss vs. RAM EV The new truck was widely anticipated. Ford was forced to respond when its electric Ford Raptor lost in a highly publicized race against a RAM that went viral on Youtube (see video of that race below). Following that race the Raptor did prove itself very capable off-road, but it is hard for Ford to make excuses given its level of funding and technology advantages over Ram. Improved Range and Charging Times The New Ford F-150 electric is expected to have an improved range from its more modern battery pack. The new third generation F-150 electric is expected to be able to run from roughly just after snack in the morning straight through until nap time. Previously, the limited range of this class of EVs could cause some upset if the vehicle was unable to make that complete span. Charging will continue to be easy. No special connectors are required and the Ford F-150 electric can be charged on any home electrical circuit of 15 amps and 115 volts (AC). Typical charge time is measure in episodes. Ford estimates that the new F-150 electric will charge from about 20% to 80% in roughly 6 episodes of Dora the Explorer. New 2015 Ford F-150 Styling The new 2015 Ford F-150 headlight design is clearly seen in the new truck. Seating has been improved and Ford is considering an Alcantara upgrade from its standard polycarbonate seating material. Aggressive tires and sill steps are standard on this year's model. F-150 Electric Pricing Pricing has not been announced yet, but many hopeful owners we interviewed said that it is directly related to whether one has been naughty or nice. [© torquenews.com] http://www.treehugger.com/cars/elon-musk-tesla-planning-make-electric-pickup-truck.html Elon Musk: Tesla is planning to make an electric pickup truck similar to Ford's F150 Michael Graham Richard November 13, 2013 http://media.treehugger.com/assets/images/2013/11/tesla-electric-pickup-truck-photo.jpg.662x0_q100_crop-scale.jpg Tesla electric pickup truck photo Promo image Ford ] Coming in about 5 years Elon Musk has talked about making an electric pickup truck a few times in the past, and it's clear why he thinks the idea makes sense: Electric motors provide oodles of torque from very low RPM, a perfect characteristic for trucks, and the fuel bill savings of going electric would be higher with a big gas guzzler than with pretty much any other kind of vehicle. On top of that, pickup trucks are very popular in the US, so electrifying that market (literally and figuratively) has the potential to make a bigger difference than electrifying ever smaller vehicles. There are not tons of new details, but Musk confirmed that Tesla is still planning the electric truck and revealed that it would likely be similar to Ford's best-selling F150. Business Insider reports: Musk's comments about the truck came after he was asked whether Tesla would ever make a fleet truck for the likes of FedEx or UPS. He said that, yes, Tesla was planning to make a truck, but not a commercial one, because the market opportunity for commercial trucks is much smaller. Musk said the Tesla truck would be modeled on Ford's F-Series in part because of that truck's remarkable popularity. Musk said Tesla might make the truck in 5 years. (source) By then, batteries should be more energy-dense and cheaper to make, allowing the kind of big battery pack that would give a an electric pickup truck enough juice to do some serious work at a relatively competitive price with the not-inexpensive big gas and diesel pickup trucks on the market now. Wikimedia/CC BY 2.0 That's something to remember in general: Better batteries will make their way in all Tesla models over time, so in 5 years, the Model S (maybe version 2.0?) will either get a longer driving range, or a price cut, thanks to better & cheaper batteries. [© treehugger.com] ... http://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-pickup-truck-2013-11 EXCLUSIVE: Tesla Is Planning To Make A Pickup Truck HENRY BLODGET NOV. 13, 2013 Electric car company Tesla is planning to make a pickup truck, CEO Elon Musk said yesterday. The truck will likely be the same type of vehicle as Ford's F-Series pickup trucks. The Ford F-150 is the best-selling vehicle of any kind in the United States. Musk said Tesla might make the truck in 5 years. Tesla CEO Elon Musk spoke at Business Insider's IGNITION event in New York yesterday. He made his remarks about the pickup truck during a post-interview Q&A session at the side of the stage. After he descended the stage, Musk was surrounded by a crowd of conference attendees, and he answered questions about Tesla and his rocket company, SpaceX, for about half an hour. Musk's comments about the truck came after he was asked whether Tesla would ever make a fleet truck for the likes of FedEx or UPS. He said that, yes, Tesla was planning to make a truck, but not a commercial one, because the market opportunity for commercial trucks is much smaller. Musk said the Tesla truck would be modeled on Ford's F-Series in part because of that truck's remarkable popularity. 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