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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Sure there are some ways to improve fuel-efficiency even in an American landyacht without a need to resort to a full-hybrid powertrain, and with American-developed tech, but I wouldn't hold my breath for the Big Three to be willing to pay royalties for outsourced engine tech. Plus it would take some time for all those shade-tree mechanics out there to become as familiar with newer stuff as they are with an old-school pushrod V8.
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Only 25% of the Ford F-150s sold in 2018 had a V8 under the hood. 65% are sold with turbocharged V6s and 10% go for the base V-6.
GM is selling the Silverado with a 4 cylinder turbo that makes 310 hp and 348 lb-ft of torque
Ram is selling hybrid V6 and V8 trucks
All of them sell full size trucks today that meet the original 2025 fuel economy target. They don't need full hybrids to meet the very low bar set by the NHTSA
The ironic thing is that Toyota and Nissan are the companies bring up the rear for truck fuel economy. The Tundra is only good for 15 and the Titan comes it at 18 mpg. The Big 3 are getting 21 - 23 mpg on gasoline.