New Powerboost
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New Powerboost
Ok, so not totally a Superduty post but... I drove a '22 Powerboost that my son was looking at. I was quite impressed with the performance of it. We all know that the time is coming when the big gas and diesel engines will be a thing of the past. I did not get a chance to tow with it, as he ultimately did not get it (too many things missing from the build). Stellantis is coming out with their version this year. I think it will be a viable replacement in the future. It has a 3.5 Ecoboost, EPA lie sticker says 23 HWY and City, but that is better than a plain Ecoboost.
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I do think that the gas hybrid may be the sweet spot for trucks. The reduced battery size, increased performance and onboard power aspects are benefits. Increased complexity and cost may make it a hard sell for many SD applications… but I guess $10k engine upgrades are already tolerable for many buyers.
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Considering I was getting 20-24 MPG with my 18 3.5EB, a Powerboost for me would more than likely get upwards of 27-30. Drive them just right and they are economical.
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If you pull a travel trailer ~ 7500 lbs, you'll be pumping right up to your maximum payload very very quickly with gear and your family in the truck.
Most PowerBoost truck payloads are ~ 1600 lbs.
I had a 2018 F-150 5.0L STX with a 2026 lb payload limit. That truck got an honest 19.5 mpg average (3.15 gears so not ideal for towing).
If I was to buy a 1/2 ton, I'd probably buy the regular 3.5L EcoBoost due to the torque numbers (vs 5.0L Coyote). The Hybrid adds a lot of complexity for only ~ 1 mpg difference (this is per FuelEconomy.gov)
Most PowerBoost truck payloads are ~ 1600 lbs.
I had a 2018 F-150 5.0L STX with a 2026 lb payload limit. That truck got an honest 19.5 mpg average (3.15 gears so not ideal for towing).
If I was to buy a 1/2 ton, I'd probably buy the regular 3.5L EcoBoost due to the torque numbers (vs 5.0L Coyote). The Hybrid adds a lot of complexity for only ~ 1 mpg difference (this is per FuelEconomy.gov)
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Not a Super Duty post st all. It isnt an option now or next year and if/when it is there will be plenty of people talking about it and speculating for months before the first one is even built.
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I like the idea of the power boost with the pro power onboard being able to be used as a generator. The side benefit of better mileage is good too, but it would be nice to have a portable generator built into a super duty, say in the 12k range.
I really don’t care too much about my trucks mileage. Hence the 7.3 with 4.30’s, but any boost would be good when the on board genny would be the main reason to get it for me.
Edit: this post doesn't make sense now since it was moved out of the SD forum.
I really don’t care too much about my trucks mileage. Hence the 7.3 with 4.30’s, but any boost would be good when the on board genny would be the main reason to get it for me.
Edit: this post doesn't make sense now since it was moved out of the SD forum.
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