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Pickups

Toyota to offer electric powertrain on pickups by 2025

Toyota says that by 2025 it hopes to make available electrified powertrain options on all Toyota and Lexus models. Though no models were specifically named, I confirmed with the automaker that its plans for electrification include its pickup trucks. Toyota writes in its press release that “the number of models developed without an electrified version […]

January 9, 2018

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POLL: Would you consider buying Tesla’s electric pickup?

More and more truck owners are placing fuel economy at the top of their list of priorities when deciding on a new pickup. It’s why Ford created its engine EcoBoost engine technology, it’s why diesel half-tons from Nissan and Ram and rumored medium duty trucks from GM have become a hot topic and it’s why […]

November 15, 2013

Pickups

Auburn Hills Tests Fleet of PHEV Ram Pickups

As part of a national demonstration fleet of 140 vehicles, Auburn Hills will help evaluate customer usage, drive cycles, charging, thermal management, fuel economy, emissions and impact on the region’s electric grid. In addition to Auburn Hills, seven other partners across the United States are slated to receive vehicles for demonstration and testing purposes.

November 5, 2011

Pickups

Hybrid F-150s headed to Dow fleet

Hybrid technology powers Dow Chemical fleet of F-150 PHEV hybrid pickups; Dow Kokam provides battery solution

May 26, 2011