Electric cars have become very common today. In many cases, they can be seen to surpass the capabilities of ordinary cars. It has not been determined yet how successful it will be to use electricity to power these pickups, which are used to meet a set of needs that are different from those of a car. However, this information is about some such electric pickups that are going to be released this year and next year.
1.) Tesla Cyber Truck
Tesla announced in 2019 that its next electric vehicle would be a truck. A prototype of this, named Cyber truck, was also unveiled there. Generally, in recent times, all vehicles have moved away from squares and boxes to more aerodynamic oval shapes, but the Tesla Cyber Truck has a square shape that no one expected. It was called by many "a car from an old video game with a low resolution."
This truck has 6 seats in the front and three in the back and a 6.5 feet long rear deck. It is said that the entire exterior of the car is made of the strongest materials. It is said that, due to its impenetrable design, it provides maximum security to the passengers traveling inside.
The glass used for the windows here is also made so that it does not break under heavy pressure. But at the time of Cyber truck's introduction, the glass was hammered to demonstrate the glass's strength. The fact that they broke unexpectedly was also talked about by many people.
The company says that the Tesla Cyber Truck is capable of reaching 100 km/h in 3 seconds. It is special that this car, which has a mass of about 3 tons, achieves such acceleration. It is said that the Cyber Truck can carry a maximum load of up to 1500 kg.
This vehicle is also capable of carrying a load of more than 6 tons. According to the photos shown on Tesla's website, this truck can also be equipped with special camping accessories. Also, the Tesla company says that a solar panel can be used instead of a normal cover to cover the rear deck.
It is possible to control all the activities of the car with the help of a huge 17-inch touch-sensitive screen mounted on the front, just like the one introduced in Tesla cars. Handles are not used for the doors, and the doors open automatically by recognizing the user. The front wheels as well as the rear wheels can be turned by the steering wheel. Due to this, the car is large in size but easy to handle while driving.
Tesla had announced that it would release the Cyber truck in three models. They are the 2WD model with a single motor, the AWD model with two motors, and the AWD model with three motors. It is said that these models are designed to run a distance of 400, 480, and 800 km, respectively, on a single charge. Their prices are said to be 40,000, 50,000, and 70,000 US dollars. Tesla had planned to present the first production line this year, but it has been postponed until next year. Anyone can pay for and book a Cyber truck by visiting their website.
2.) Ford F 150 Lightning
The Ford F 150 is not only America's best-selling pickup truck but also the best-selling vehicle model. Customers purchase approximately 800,000 cars per year, and based on this popularity, Ford is developing an electric F 150. Accordingly, much attention has been drawn to the new Ford F-150 Lightning that was released last May.
The exterior of the car looks very similar to a regular F 150, except for the blue Lightning branding and lightning-like badges to indicate that it is an all-electric vehicle. A special feature is that the front and rear lamps have been given a modern look.
The rear cargo area is 5.5 feet long. Since the front bonnet does not contain an engine, that space can also be used for loading goods.There are 4,110V (electric potential provided to American homes) electrical plugs that can be installed in the back deck and the front bonnet.
In addition, Ford claims that the battery of a fully charged Ford F 150 Lightning That is after loading a 450 kg load. That is after loading a 450-kg load.
Because of this, it can be assumed that a Ford F-150 Lightning can travel a maximum distance of over 700 km on a single charge without cargo. The vehicle has a maximum payload of over 900 kg and can tow a load of over 4500 kg.
The new F-150 Lightning also features a 15-inch vertical touchscreen similar to the Mustang Mach E. The rear deck contains an electronic scale, and the weight of the loaded cargo is also displayed to the driver on the screen above. In addition to that, the maximum distance that can be traveled by the amount of charge that the vehicle has is automatically calculated according to that load. Other modern facilities found in Tesla and other electric cars can also be seen in this car.
The Ford F-150 Lightning is available in 4 trim levels: Base, XLT, Lariat, and Platinum. These prices range from 40,000 to 70,000 US dollars. It is not certain when the Tesla Cyber Truck will be released next year, but Ford confirms that the Ford F 150 Lightning will be available for purchase in April 2022. Because of this, it is reported that more than 150,000 people have pre-ordered this car.
3.) Rivian R1T
Rivian, an American automobile manufacturing company, was founded in 2009. Their first commercial vehicle is an electric pickup truck. This car,called the Rivian R1T, will be released on the market at the end of this year or at the beginning of next year. It is said that this car, equipped with many attractive features, can be purchased for 67,500 US dollars.
The Rivian R1T has an eye-catching front end. This is because its front lights have an oval, vertical shape. This pickup can be said to be slightly smaller than the two previously mentioned vehicles. The rear cargo area is only 4.5 feet long. Although the front bonnet can be opened to load goods, it is less spacious than the Ford F 150 Lightning.
There is another door (the Gear Tunnel) in the small part between the entrance door for the rear seats and the rear wheel. It can be opened from both sides and provides the facility of loading an item (such as a golf bag) as long as the width of the vehicle. Rivian also introduces a small, storable camping kitchen gear set in this segment. It is equipped with a 1400-watt stove, a 15-liter water tank, a table, a sink, and cutlery drawers.
Even though it is small in size, it can be seen here that the available space is used to the maximum. There is considerable storage space under the front and rear seats. Although not as many as in the Ford F 150 Lightning, several electrical plugs can be seen in this car as well. In addition, there is an air compressor attached to the car itself. By connecting the 20 feet long pipe provided with the car to the air release valve, it is possible to fill all four wheels of the car with air. An additional advantage is that this air compressor can be used for other purposes as well.
A large Bluetooth speaker is also available with the car, and a separate space has been allocated between the two front seats to store it. A large touch screen, which is a must for modern electric vehicles can also be seen in this car. It contains 4 electric motors that provide power to all four wheels separately. Due to this, the Rivian R1T takes about 3 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph. The Rivian company says that this car can travel 500 km on a single charge.
The drawbacks of electric vehicles
The main advantage of using electric motors to power vehicles over a normal engine is that a large torque can be obtained consistently at any speed. In cars using normal engines, the maximum value for torque is obtained only at a certain RPM value and at higher or lower RPM values, less torque is obtained. For example, in starting a car using an engine, a gear system is mandatory to obtain the large torque required to start moving from standstill.
Electric vehicles often travel with a single speed gear system. Therefore, there is no need for a multi-gear system. As it does not contain an engine as well as a gear system, maintenance costs are greatly reduced. Because the loss of energy is very low in electric vehicles, it can work more efficiently than an electric pickup truck that travels with loads.
The main disadvantage of an electric vehicle is the limited range it can travel. Even though gas stations are common, there are no charging stations in many areas, so driving an electric car must be done under certain restrictions. This shortcoming is especially felt for vehicles designed to travel on difficult roads and areas such as pickups. Even if there are charging stations, it may take some time for charging to be a disadvantage.
It is now clear that electric vehicles are the future of transportation. Therefore, it can be believed that the vehicles and infrastructure systems produced in the future will work to overcome the above difficulties.