First affordable pickup? Ford introduces Ranger plug-in hybrid
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In the Netherlands, a pickup on yellow license plates is not attractive. Such a practical powerhouse emits quite a bit of CO2, and that is punished with sky-high BPM fines. It makes pickup in the Netherlands unaffordable for normal consumers. But what if you equip a pickup with a fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid system? The CO2 emissions then drop as much as the BPM amount. The result is then – on paper – an affordable pickup.
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Ford Ranger PHEV
That is exactly what Ford is planning. By 2025, the very first Ranger PHEV should be on the market. The powertrain of the new Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid is formed by a 2.3-liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, a powerful electric motor and a rechargeable battery with enough capacity for a purely electric range of over 40 kilometers. The maximum towing weight (braked) must remain the same: 3,500 kg. Prices are not yet known, but it is almost certain that the PHEV Ranger will have a considerably lower price tag than the current gasoline versions.