Ford's new F-150 to urge twenty six mpg, first-rate among pickups

The Ram truck is that the current leader among pickups, obtaining up to twenty five mpg on the main road with a ICE. The Ram gets up to twenty-eight mpg with a diesel engine; Ford does not create a diesel version of the F-150.
Some analysts thought the truck would possibly even prime thirty mpg once Ford's multi-billion greenback investment to develop and turn out it. the ultimate figure met Ford's expectations of a diminished improvement, and represents thirteen p.c bigger fuel economy than the present F-150.
Doug Scott, Ford's truck selling manager, aforementioned the bulk of truck customers are not alone targeted on fuel economy. The new F-150 beats its rivals in each towing — of up to twelve,200 pounds — and payload of up to three,300 pounds.

It's a massive risk. to this point this year, one out of each 3 vehicles Ford oversubscribed within the U.S. was associate F-Series pickup. it has been America's popular vehicle for thirty two years.
Ram's diesel-powered pickup gets even higher fuel economy, at 28 mpg, however starts at $30,215. Also, the worth of diesel is presently seventy six cents per gallon on top of gas. The F-150 starts at $25,420 with $495 premium for the EcoBoost engine, a preferred choice.
To additional improve fuel economy, development chief rule Nair says Ford is developing a 10-speed transmission to switch its current 6-speed. it is also engaged on smaller however additional powerful engines. He aforementioned a diesel motor does not add up for the F-150 without delay.