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Watch An All-Electric Ford F-150 Prototype Tow 1.25 Million Pounds:

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Watch An All-Electric Ford F-150 Prototype Tow 1.25 Million Pounds:
Ford Teases Upcoming Electric F-150 In Latest Video...

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Exactly. Moving 1.25 million pound train on flat ground likely only requires a force of under 20,000 lbs


I know its from 2003, but basically in this situation they only have to overcome the initial starting resistance of the bearings, so 30 lb/ton = 18,750 lbs of force?

Of more interest, is that they have an operational prototype truck. Looks like it has a leveling kit? Or is the back suspension squatted with extra weight of battery packs or extra payload to improve traction?

Good thing they remembered to option the tow mirrors...
 

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