Ford’s commitment to efficiency remains unwavering. The high-performance division is previewing its upcoming Ford F-150 Lightning-based electric SuperTruck ahead of its formal launch. Ford’s new electric SuperTruck is set to demonstrate its capabilities by competing in the prestigious Pikes Peak Worldwide Hill Climb event.
With the success of its electrified pickup, Ford’s engineering team refines the Lightning-derived EV SuperTruck by boosting power and optimizing aerodynamics.
By competing in electric vehicles at Pikes Peak, Ford can “test the limits” of its electric powertrains in the most extreme conditions, allowing the team to gather valuable insights that are then applied to improve Ford’s production vehicles.
“The high-performance ‘rolling labs’ optimise electric vehicle motors, inverters, and battery packs.” This advanced technology is also employed in software calibration and battery cell chemistry applications.
Considered one of the world’s most intense and iconic hill climbs, Pikes Peak’s Worldwide Hill Climb, affectionately known as “The Race to the Clouds,” remains a premier event in the motorsports calendar.
The event unfolds in the picturesque state of Colorado, featuring a challenging 12.42-mile ascent with an astonishing 156 twists and turns along the route. Climbers ascend a towering 4,720 feet to conquer the majestic 14,115-foot peak.
A revolutionary new Ford Lightning-based electric vehicle, dubbed SuperTruck, is set to revolutionize the automotive landscape.
Ford unveiled the first glimpse of its electrifying new SuperTruck, built on the Lightning platform, with an exciting video released on Tuesday. While its sleek design may not immediately reveal much, the Efficiency EV has been upgraded with numerous efficiency enhancements, coupled with a substantial rear spoiler. Can you spot the sleek new rear diffuser on this car?
Romain Dumas, carrying the No. Fifteen-year-old Ryder, donning a bright orange vest, grinned excitedly as he prepared to take the wheel of the brand-new electric SuperTruck. In August 2018, French racing driver Romain Dumas shattered the previous record, clocking in at an impressive 6 minutes and 57.148 seconds behind the wheel of the innovative Volkswagen ID.R electric vehicle.
Ford has now investigated its second electric vehicle (EV) at Pikes Peak over the past year. Last year, Ford’s 1,400-horsepower Electric SuperVan 4.2, based on the Ford E-Transit, set a new class record with an impressive time of 8:47.682.
Ford demonstrated its expertise in crafting high-performance electric vehicles relatively recently, including the impressive F-150 Lightning range. Ford’s latest electric vehicle, an all-electric pickup, is designed with off-road efficiency in mind as its new EV demonstrator. Ford unveiled two high-performance variants: the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400, a drag-racing oriented machine, and the Mustang Mach-E 1400, an electrified track monster.
Will Hyundai attempt to break new ground by pitting the IONIQ 5 N against the challenge of Pikes Peak? The event will occur from June 18th to the 20th. The annual hill climb event is scheduled to take place on June 23. Re-examining swiftly for minute details.