Ford is putting heavy emphasis
on its electrification push these days, with models such as the Mach 1
all-electric SUV and Mustang Mach-E already in the pipeline. The former, Ford
says, features a high-performance electric powertrain that will “go like hell,”
and we can expect no less from the Mustang.
While the electric push is largely centred around
its passenger car range, it looks like the Blue Oval’s commercial vehicle
line-up, particularly the huge F-150 pick-up truck, will probably go down the
zero-emissions route as well. Our spy photographers caught sight of a
clatter-free F-150 that’s heavily masked in camouflage vinyl, suggesting that
it’s being propelled by an electric powertrain.
The exterior shell is
clearly meant to deceive, with this prototype sporting a prominent chromed
exhaust pipe. We can’t tell if it’s actually connected to a full exhaust
system, but a close-up shot seems to indicate otherwise.
The F-150’s slightly
taller ride height, possibly to provide additional ground clearance, seeing as
the battery pack is located under the floor. There is apparently a charging
port cutout located on the front bumper, but this set of eyes failed to ascertain
its actual position. However, since the pick-up truck is still in the very
early stages of development, there’s no word on the technical side of things.
