Will we ever see heavy obligation electrical pickup vans? What’s going to substitute the Honda Prologue? Hyundai Santa Cruz points.
The primary query (relating to heavy obligation electrical pickup vans) comes through a response to a remark I made concerning the Ram Ramcharger PHEV.
Can’t haul when you’ve got a battery that weighs greater than what you’re hauling! The vary aint there! Nothing constructed with electrical energy works for lengthy or else army automobiles could be all EVs! There’s a motive it’s by no means been carried out earlier than! That is not sensible! Do higher!
Second: Earlier than you deleted the entire stream, I by no means bought to say that the Ram Ramcharger is a plug-in hybrid electrical automobile (PHEV). Though, judging by how shortly the entire stream was deleted, you might have figured that out. As for the thought behind heavy obligation electrical pickup vans – it would work “IF” they’ve a generator/vary extender.
A short suggestion when it comes to helpful EVs: The U.S. Military has a Tactical Hybrid Electrical Car program within the works. Electrical/diesel submarines got here out over a century in the past. Lastly (as a result of I may go on for some time) essentially the most sensible software I can consider for pulling energy: diesel / electrical trains.
The tech and historical past is there, however I agree that the thought of a heavy obligation electrical pickup truck is a methods off; nevertheless, a PHEV heavy obligation pickup? The concept of prolonged vary electrical automobiles (EREVs) just like the Ram Ramcharger, in an even bigger bundle is likely to be the subsequent massive factor. That is likely to be one thing automakers like Ford are engaged on. Try (this) put up from TFLtruc.com.
May Ford be engaged on a Tremendous Obligation pickup truck with an electrical powertrain that has a 5.0L V8 vary extender? Now we have an nameless insider supply telling us {that a} Ford Tremendous Obligation EREV (Prolonged Ranger Electrical Car) with a Coyote gas-powered V8 is at the moment into consideration and it’s present process preliminary improvement and testing. That is unofficial. Ford has not confirmed or denied this. As with most producers, Ford doesn’t touch upon future merchandise till it’s prepared for the world to see and purchase. –
Through: TFLtruck
Ford’s CEO – Jim Farley – mentioned this on report “EREVs within the U.S. could possibly be 120 miles of all-electric, they usually drive like EVs,” Farley mentioned. “They don’t drive like combustion engine automobiles, so that you get an EV, and you’ve got 700 miles of vary. You don’t have vary nervousness for a protracted journey. You don’t need to depend on any chargers. And people automobiles have half the batteries, in order that they’re very worthwhile.”
– Detroit Information
If any of this holds true, we could possibly be seeing the start of some very environment friendly, and succesful heavy obligation pickup vans. I nonetheless suppose it’s a methods off – however possibly not that far off.
– N
The following query comes from a viewer who desires to know what Honda’s subsequent EV will likely be.
By no means thoughts the GM clone Honda’s Prologue. I feel it seems to be good too and I do know you guys don’t thoughts it however it’s no Honda. Nathan you mentioned that it was sort of a compliance automobile that was wanted fast and soiled and I imagine you. Now that Honda has that out of the way in which I’m wondering what is going to substitute it? Is it going to be an actual Honda or one other partnership?
– Ash from Southampton
Honda’s international CEO Toshihiro Mibe launched their upcoming 0 (Zero) EV sequence a number of months again. Anticipated to hit the market a while in 2026, these automobiles must be the substitute for the Honda Prologue. Honda’s partnership with GM was restricted, and has now ended with the discharge of the Prologue and Acura ZDX.
Little is understood concerning the upcoming 0 EV sequence automobiles. Thankfully, now we have an awesome report from Writer Zach who produced (this) informative put up. I extremely suggest studying it.
Some people suppose the Honda Prelude EV will debut earlier than then, however that automobile has but to be confirmed. In actual fact, it’s mentioned that the Prelude will likely be a hybrid – which is smart.
Actually, I imagine the Honda Prologue is an efficient effort. Particularly contemplating what number of parts it shares with Common Motors’ Ultium platform automobiles. It’s snug, straightforward to drive, has a subdued class to it, however is enjoyable (particularly in the precise colours) to behold. Positive, extra energy, cheaper costs and longer vary could be superior, however it’s a nice EV as is.
Keep tuned: we should always know extra about these new Honda EVs quickly!
The final query comes from a fan who’s having points with their Hyundai Santa Cruz.
I’ve a query concerning the new 2025 Santa Cruz. I personal a 2023 SEL Premium 2.5 AWD and contemplating upgrading or down grading to the 2025 SEL Exercise AWD. The twin clutch in my 2023 is tremendous annoying. I really like the facility however can’t get previous the jerky clunky shifting at low speeds.
I do know that Nathan owned the non-turbo and needed some enter on the engine and which is extra most well-liked.
To get the two.5T / Navigation and Leather-based wrapped steering wheel and shifter you now want to begin on the XRT trim which is $42K vs the 23 SEL Premium at $37K
It appeared like Nathan loved the non-turbo?
Thanks
After proudly owning the non-turbo Santa Cruz for almost two years: I can say confidently that it was an awesome little trucklet. I hauled extra in it than I did with my Tacoma ten years in the past. It was dependable, nice on road-trips and considerably snug.
But it surely was not good.
I discovered the inside supplies to be a mixture of textures that felt too cut price basement for the worth. The trailer hitch wiring was by no means resolved, the dearth of energy (particularly going by the Rockies) was noticeable, and it wasn’t that environment friendly. Actually, it’s barely extra environment friendly than the Turbo; however – it does shift higher. Low-speed jerkiness of their DCTs is nothing new to Hyundai/Kia, and there are nonetheless fairly a number of complaints.
Realizing that Hyundai/Kia have changed different jerky DCTs with computerized transmissions of their turbo automobiles up to now makes me hopeful that they give the impression of being into it with the Santa Cruz.
Rumor has it that an all-new powertrain is heading our means – after the refreshed Santa Cruz goes on sale. We’ll see.
Again to your query: if you happen to merely should have that energy, then stick with the turbo. If; nevertheless, you discover that you simply don’t want the facility, the cheaper, non-turbo makes extra sense, and it’s a smoother commuter.
Hope that helps!
