This Ford F150 plug in hybrid conversion by Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technologies takes the popular but low mileage pickup truck and turns it into a green high mileage machine. Even better, the conversion has greater low end torque for improved towing capabilities. By integrating an electric motor/generator into the existing drivetrain and modifying the differential for … [Read more...]
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Roush Nitemare Supercharged F150
Roush Performance has introduced another version of the Ford F150, the Nitemare. Built only in the regular cab 4x2 Styleside form, the supercharged engine puts out 445 horsepower and 500 foot pounds of torque. Only 100 units of the black/matte black trucks will be built with availability starting in June. Roush makes an impressive array of F150 models and you can get Roush … [Read more...]
Ford F250 Mobile Office
Looks like that F150 we told you about is actually an F250. Here's the news release from Ford: LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1, 2005: The Ford F-Series has remained the undisputed leader in pickup trucks for 28 straight years by always pushing the limits of towing, hauling and cargo capability. Today, at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, Ford unveiled its new … [Read more...]
Roush F150 supercharger – The Roushcharger
If you like performance trucks with a Ford blue oval on the grill, Jack Roush has something for you. It's called the Roushcharger from Roush Performance. It's a roots style supercharger that can be bolted on to your 5.4 liter 3V engine in about 8 hours. Engineered for every day drivability as well as performance, the end result is an engine that behaves itself in normal driving … [Read more...]
Woodgas Truck Conversions – A Real Alternative Fuel
For a real alternative fuel option, woodgas conversions are about as alternative as you can get. This Ford F150 has a woodgas generator in the bed and is a current example of some pretty old technology. It was built by a guy just to see if he could make it work, which it does. Woodgas had a period of popularity around WWII when gasoline rationing meant you either parked the … [Read more...]