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Elon Musk has been pretty vocal about the coming Tesla Pickup, making claims that it will be better than an F-150 and be able to tow 300,000 lbs. So far, however, Tesla's pickup truck is vaporware that can't even be seen yet. Ford meanwhile, has been working hard on an EV version of their F-150, and unlike the Tesla truck, it can be seen. Rather than talk smack, Ford made its actions louder than words. They linked up 10 double-decker rail cars filled with 42 2019 F-150s weighing in at more than one million pounds, that's more than 1000 ft of train and trucks, and then tied that to the back of the F-150 EV prototype. And the all electric F-150 did the pull twice. Naturally, there is a disclaimer at the bottom saying that the truck is towing way more than any production truck's capacity. But if you're ever wondering if the "Built Ford Tough" slogan is true, here's your video proof of it. Ford Plans on introducing seven electric vehicles by 2022, including an all-new EV "performance utility" with styling inspired by the Mustang for 2020 with a rumored 370 mile range. Ford has also invested $500 million into startup truck and SUV maker Rivian to gain access to Rivian's skateboard platform.-
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Elon Musk has been pretty vocal about the coming Tesla Pickup, making claims that it will be better than an F-150 and be able to tow 300,000 lbs. So far, however, Tesla's pickup truck is vaporware that can't even be seen yet. Ford meanwhile, has been working hard on an EV version of their F-150, and unlike the Tesla truck, it can be seen. Rather than talk smack, Ford made its actions louder than words. They linked up 10 double-decker rail cars filled with 42 2019 F-150s weighing in at more than one million pounds, that's more than 1000 ft of train and trucks, and then tied that to the back of the F-150 EV prototype. And the all electric F-150 did the pull twice. Naturally, there is a disclaimer at the bottom saying that the truck is towing way more than any production truck's capacity. But if you're ever wondering if the "Built Ford Tough" slogan is true, here's your video proof of it. Ford Plans on introducing seven electric vehicles by 2022, including an all-new EV "performance utility" with styling inspired by the Mustang for 2020 with a rumored 370 mile range. Ford has also invested $500 million into startup truck and SUV maker Rivian to gain access to Rivian's skateboard platform. View full article
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Yeah, but I like the CLS better. The E-Class just looks like airport black-car service to me (since I usually buy in black). -
Na, not yet. Not till my rental property sells. I could go with a CLS though, I'm pretty sure that has a shorter wheelbase
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I don't buy new anymore, so there would be at least one interim vehicle before an Aviator. At the moment, I'm browsing used S-Classes, but like the CT6, I don't know if I can get one in my driveway.
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I like that Lincoln is going back to air suspension at least on this vehicle if not others also. One of the things I liked most about my '85 Continental was the air ride.
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They already did.... with a lazy entry into the segment of the XT6
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Hyundai News:Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Revealed with Solar Roof
Drew Dowdell replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Hyundai
Found some better pics, including one of the solar roof. -
Subaru News: Subaru Announces Legacy and Outback Pricing
Drew Dowdell replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Subaru
A Legacy Limited XT might be a good compromise car for Albert and I. He'd never go for the Outback... no wagons. -
I think you're right, but I think the MB used LIDAR while this uses Camera. Functionally, no different.
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Airglide is meant to be soft and get softer when the road is rough. Magnaride is fairly stiff and gets stiffer when you want it to handle sharp. Two different beasts
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Hyundai News:Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Revealed with Solar Roof
Drew Dowdell replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Hyundai
It makes it arguably the best looking hybrid family sedan on the market once it hits dealerships. -
You are welcome to it!
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If it could just stop raining.... for the love of god!
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The new Lincoln Aviator will be introducing an Adaptive Suspension with Road Preview that uses the forward camera to sense potholes in the road and adjusts the suspension to minimize the impact felt in the cabin. The system uses 12 sensors to monitor vehicle conditions like vehicle motion, body movement, steering input, acceleration, and braking. The sensors read at 500 times per second and can make adjustments 100 times per second, this totals out to 23,000 inputs per second of data. The system can operate each wheel independently. Lincoln developed the entire system in-house. Additionally, in a nod to the air sprung Lincolns of the past, there will be an available Air Glide Suspension which replaces the coil springs with guided air springs, enabling the Aviator to ride at several ride heights. Over 70 mph, the Aviator lowers to Aero height for the best in efficiency and performance. The Lincoln Aviator arrives in dealerships summer of 2019. View full article
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Lincoln Aviator Adaptive Suspension Can Read the Road Ahead
Drew Dowdell posted an article in Lincoln
The new Lincoln Aviator will be introducing an Adaptive Suspension with Road Preview that uses the forward camera to sense potholes in the road and adjusts the suspension to minimize the impact felt in the cabin. The system uses 12 sensors to monitor vehicle conditions like vehicle motion, body movement, steering input, acceleration, and braking. The sensors read at 500 times per second and can make adjustments 100 times per second, this totals out to 23,000 inputs per second of data. The system can operate each wheel independently. Lincoln developed the entire system in-house. Additionally, in a nod to the air sprung Lincolns of the past, there will be an available Air Glide Suspension which replaces the coil springs with guided air springs, enabling the Aviator to ride at several ride heights. Over 70 mph, the Aviator lowers to Aero height for the best in efficiency and performance. The Lincoln Aviator arrives in dealerships summer of 2019. -
Hyundai News:Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Revealed with Solar Roof
Drew Dowdell replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Hyundai
That is, unfortunately, the best and only picture Hyundai provided. -
Hyundai has released released details of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. While visually it remains close to the non-hybrid version, it does get a different grille, rear spoilers, and special alloy wheels to fine tune aerodynamics. Hyundai has two technologies debuting on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. First is a solar roof system that recharges the battery to increase travel distance and unnecessary battery discharge. When the system gets an average of 6 hours a day of charging, it is expect to increase travel distance by about 800 miles annually. The second is a new 6-speed hybrid automatic transmission with Active Control Shift (ACS). The transmission is monitored by the hybrid control unit 500 times per second and uses the hybrid motor to precisely adjust the transmission rotational speed to allow for faster shift times and better fuel efficiency. This technology also increases durability of the transmission by reducing friction during shifting. The engine of Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder producing 152 horsepower, the electric motor max power output is 38 horsepower, for a total system power output of 195 horsepower. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata goes on sale late summer 2019, no word on when the hybrid will be available. Related: View full article
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Hyundai has released released details of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. While visually it remains close to the non-hybrid version, it does get a different grille, rear spoilers, and special alloy wheels to fine tune aerodynamics. Hyundai has two technologies debuting on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. First is a solar roof system that recharges the battery to increase travel distance and unnecessary battery discharge. When the system gets an average of 6 hours a day of charging, it is expect to increase travel distance by about 800 miles annually. The second is a new 6-speed hybrid automatic transmission with Active Control Shift (ACS). The transmission is monitored by the hybrid control unit 500 times per second and uses the hybrid motor to precisely adjust the transmission rotational speed to allow for faster shift times and better fuel efficiency. This technology also increases durability of the transmission by reducing friction during shifting. The engine of Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder producing 152 horsepower, the electric motor max power output is 38 horsepower, for a total system power output of 195 horsepower. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata goes on sale late summer 2019, no word on when the hybrid will be available. Related: -
From the album: 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
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From the album: 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
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From the album: 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
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Chevrolet News:2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Reveal
Drew Dowdell replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Chevrolet
16 exterior colors, 6 interior colors, 0-60 under three seconds. Under $60,000 base price. -
Chevrolet News:2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Reveal
Drew Dowdell replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Chevrolet
They're real.
