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

[redriderbob]

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: - Next F150

Ford Motor Company is showcasing it’s upcoming all-electric Ford F-150 pickup, in a new teaser video. This is the first time that the company has released any information on its upcoming electric truck. In the teaser video, Ford stouts the towing capability of the all-new electric F-150, by...

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[@733]

But aren't they using just a standard vehicle recovery/towing strap rated for 20,000#?

 

[Rustydodge]

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

https://www.arema.org/files/pubs/pgre/PGChapter2.pdf

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...