According to the Wall Street Journal, Ford engineers are about to put the F-150 on a weight reduction plan: it seems that Ford is considering dressing up the next-generation of its popular pickup truck in aluminum cladding, which would help shed 700 pounds.
This option is being debated in order to reduce fuel consumption to levels that would be more in line with the latest fuel consumption standards. By building a lighter truck, Ford could then squeeze in a smaller and more efficient engine, without sacrificing payload or towing capacity.
However, the biggest challenge would be convincing buyers that an all-aluminum pickup truck would be as tough and durable in its lighter version than the original steel truck.
Source: Auto Guide
This option is being debated in order to reduce fuel consumption to levels that would be more in line with the latest fuel consumption standards. By building a lighter truck, Ford could then squeeze in a smaller and more efficient engine, without sacrificing payload or towing capacity.
However, the biggest challenge would be convincing buyers that an all-aluminum pickup truck would be as tough and durable in its lighter version than the original steel truck.
Source: Auto Guide
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