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Conventional pickup trucks use diesel or gasoline for internal combustion. The hybrids have large batteries, which the driver can recharge from any outlet. As such, they can drive for extended periods on electric power before switching to diesel or gasoline.
In most cases, hybrid pickup trucks and cars are more expensive than other vehicles. The price difference is about $4,000 on average. The reason for the high price is because the overall manufacturing of a hybrid car is high.
Hybrid cars stream into the automobile market every year. But finding a hybrid pickup truck is very difficult. These trucks are in limited demand, and so is the supply. However, the fuel economy feature remains outstanding in pickup trucks.
Below are some fantastic hybrid pickup trucks that you can try out.
Hybrid Pickup Truck: The Most Popular Hybrids This Year:
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid Truck
This truck has limited availability across the United States.
The standard version has impressive features like a V8 engine with a capacity of 5.3 liters. The engine generates 295 horsepower.
The Silverado Hybrid comes with an electric generator that produces 14,000 watts. These features help to increase the vehicle’s fuel economy.
Unlike the starter and alternator in conventional trucks, Chevrolet Silverado has an electric motor. It allows a smooth transition from diesel or gasoline to electric power.
You can either buy a four- or two-wheel drive of this hybrid pickup. Also, the trim is either 1 or 2 LT.
The new 2020 model of Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is fantastic. It has engine varieties like 6.2 liters V8 and 4.3 liters V6. Also, 3.0 liters turbo diesel and 2.7 liters turbo. As a result, it has excellent fuel economy.
This model comes with 355 horsepower and a 36-month/36,000 miles warranty. It has a fifteen-camera view system to ease towing, trailing and give safety.
The 2020 Silverado has excellent safety features such as:
- Front and rear parking assist
- Lane keep assist
- Automatic emergency braking
- Forward collision alert
- Front pedestrian braking
GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid Pickup Truck
Sierra 1500 Hybrid was the first GMC’s hybrid truck. Its debut in the automobile industry was in 2005.
The first generation of this truck had a mild hybrid system and limited production. As such, it was not appealing to the majority of customers.
With time, this truck has gone through immense advancements in technology and features. Its current version has a dual-mode hybrid system. This feature enables the gasoline-powered engine and the electric motors to work separately or together.
Sierra 1500 pickup has an edge in mileage and technology with 379 horsepower.
It is a four-wheel-drive with excellent automatic transmissions and a 6-liter V8 hybrid engine.
It also has a 300-volt battery pack and two electric motors. Unlike most trucks, the battery of Sierra 1500 is under the rear seat. Doing so gives the truck balance and makes it feel lightweight.
It has a remarkable electric acceleration and fuel economy.
It consumes 20 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on a highway. Its electric boost gives it a maximum speed of 30 mph.
The maximum towing capacity of the GMC Sierra Hybrid is 6,100 pounds. It is available in either 2WD or 4WD.
The truck has high-end front and side airbags for safety in the occurrence of an accident. Other safety features include traction and stability controls.
Inside this pickup are tons of electronic systems. They include; MP3 player, satellite radio, navigation system and Bluetooth input.
The only downside of this truck is its limited towing capacity. It is also available in limited quantities and options.
Hybrid Ford F-150
The 2020 version of the famous Ford F-150 will be hybrid. It will precede a fully electric model which will launch at a later date.
This truck will depend more on electric power and less on diesel or gasoline.
Hybrid F-150 has a higher off-road and towing power than the previous versions. Also, this pickup truck is more fuel-efficient and versatile.
It comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. As such, it can supply power to multiple tools at a go. It has a maximum power capacity of 110 volts.
Allegedly, the hybrid F-150 has 3.5 liters gasoline, V6 engine. It also has a 375 horsepower.
2019 RAM 1500 Hybrid
It is the third best-selling and popular pickup truck in the United States. It competes with Ford and Chevrolet in the quest to become a market leader.
In 2017, for instance, the number of pickups sold by RAM was over 500,000. Note that this was in the United States alone. At such a rate, it is likely to command a market leader soon.
This vehicle comes with the eTorque hybrid technology, which makes it outstanding.
The most impressive feature of RAM 1500 is its fuel economy. As such, it has a large following in America, thus making high daily sales.
It is also high in environmental-friendliness and efficiency.
The eTorque mild hybrid technology is standard on all V6-powered RAMs. But on the Hemi V8 model, it is optional.
The mild-hybrid system means the use of a belt-driven motor-generator. It replaces the conventional engine alternator.
In the V6, the motor-generator is on the front of the engine. Whereas, it is on top of the engine in a V8.
The eTorque system controls the start-stop functions and brake energy regeneration. These functions improve fuel efficiency and smoothen out driving.
When idling, the system makes the engine to turn off the engine and cylinders. Doing so also saves fuel and reduces engine noise.
Nonetheless, the manufacturer needs to work on its accelerating speed. It is not as fast as other hybrid pickup trucks.
Rivian R1T Pickup Truck
This truck is not a mystery to the market. It was in the 2018 Los Angeles auto show.
According to the manufacturer, its production and sale should begin in late 2020. The starting price of each truck is about $69,000.
Rivian R1T has incredible features which include:
- 400 miles targeted range due to its 180-kWh battery
- High off-road capacity. 14 inches ground clearance and 45 degrees incline
- High accelerating speed, with the highest being 60 mph in three seconds
- An autonomous operation, level 3
Besides, this hybrid truck will have an electric motor with 800 horsepower. It will also have the ability to tow 11,000 pounds of weight capacity.
Toyota Hybrid A-BAT (Advanced Breakthrough Aero Truck)
Toyota A-BAT is a recent development by the Toyota company from California. It is closely related to the famous Toyota Prius hybrid car.
There is a lot in common between Prius and A-BAT hybrids. Both cars have similar technology, feel and look. What differentiates them is their functionality.
Toyota Prius is appropriate for everyday use while A-BAT is best suited for carrying heavy loads. A-BAT is ideal for homeowners who regularly do home improvement projects.
This compact pickup truck has high fuel economy and fewer emissions. This feature makes it preferable over most large-utility vehicles in the market.
The design of this Aero Truck is outstanding, unlike other conventional pickups. It has an advanced aerodynamic design which enhances smooth airflow.
The truck’s interior is customizable for additional cargo or passenger space. It also has a series of sliding functions and an open tailgate.
Initially, it is a four-seater cab with a 4-feet truck bed. It can transform into a truck with two-seaters and 8-feet long truck bed.
Toyota A-BAT has a sliding roof panel. It can slide forward to accommodate tall objects and underneath to create more storage space.
It comes with a portable AC and DC power pack and a retractable navigation device.
A-BAT has a Hybrid Synergy Drive System and a power-split device. As such, the gasoline engine and electric motor can power the wheels independently.
Honda Ridgeline Pickup Truck
The Honda Ridgeline is outstanding among other light/ mid-size pickup trucks.
Presently, there is a lot of upgrading in the 2019 Ridgeline model to make it hybrid. The complete hybrid model is likely to show up in the market between 2020 and 2022.
According to a Louisiana Honda dealership, the Ridgeline Hybrid will have a two-motor system. It will also have 2.0-liter cylinder engine, 212 horsepower and 47 mpg.
The dealership is correct about the debuting hybrid but inaccurate about its features. The features mentioned suit Honda's new 2020 CR-V Hybrid.
The current Honda Ridgeline is an excellent truck. It has a powerful 3.5 liters V6 gasoline engine and 280 horsepower.
We do not expect the hybrid to have inferior features to the current Ridgeline.
Some of the features we are confident that the Ridgeline Hybrid will have include:
- Built-in WI-FI support
- Forward collision warning
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane departure warning
- New-look design
- Roomy cabin
- Ample cargo space
The official communication from the manufacturer is likely to be in the coming weeks.
Bollinger B2 Hybrid Truck
Production of this pickup truck will begin in mid-2020.
This four-wheel-drive truck will come with a 120-kWh battery. It will also have two electric batteries.
Bollinger B2 will have a 614 horsepower and ability to tow a maximum of 7,500 pounds. The expected driving range of this pickup is 200 miles.
It has an impressive style, but it is a bit expensive. The recommended manufacturer's retail price is $125,000.
This vehicle has excellent Overlanding abilities which include its locking differentials. Also, it has a 20-inch ground clearance due to the presence of hydropneumatic suspension.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Motors unveiled its upcoming Cybertruck during the LA Auto Show in 2019.
What is more baffling about this truck is its weird design. Besides this, all other features are impressive for pickup enthusiasts.
According to the manufacturer, Tesla Cybertruck has a towing capacity of 14,000 pounds. It has a 0 to 60 acceleration speed under three seconds and 500 miles battery-range.
Another excellent feature of this truck is its adjustable air suspension. With this, it has an extended ground clearance of up to 16 inches.
The vehicle’s body, though not physically appealing, is dent-proof. It is of 30X cold-rolled stainless material.
This material is easy to score and bend into a desirable shape. But you cannot stamp it.
The production of Tesla will begin in 2021. Its price will range from 39,000 dollars to 69,000 dollars.
Conclusion
There are incredible reforms in the automobile industry over the years. The pickup trucks sector has tons of transformations in the models and features.
Through technology, there is a widespread production of hybrid pickup trucks. They use hybrid technology which makes it possible to use gasoline or diesel engine and electric motors.
The interchange between these two power sources is incredibly fast and automatic. The most outstanding feature in hybrid pickup trucks is their fuel economy.
Most of these trucks use V6 or V8 gasoline-powered engines. They also have a high horsepower than conventional trucks.
However, these trucks are more expensive and have low towing power.
