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Why can't (or don't) automakers create a truck with great gas mileage?
Posted on 11/11/15 at 8:51 am
Posted on 11/11/15 at 8:51 am
I feel pretty confident that an automaker could create at least a midsize pickup truck that gets 36 or more miles to the gallon, but I'm not a mechanic so perhaps I'm wrong.
If I'm wrong, explain to me why trucks can't be designed to get more gas mileage.
I believe if automakers were to create a midsize truck that offers hauling capacity while at the same time getting 36 or so miles to the gallon...it would be a hit.
If I'm wrong, explain to me why trucks can't be designed to get more gas mileage.
I believe if automakers were to create a midsize truck that offers hauling capacity while at the same time getting 36 or so miles to the gallon...it would be a hit.
This post was edited on 11/11/15 at 9:05 am
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Posted on 11/11/15 at 8:51 am to mizzoukills
Colorado/Canyon gets EPA est 31
Posted on 11/11/15 at 8:52 am to mizzoukills
Because they are big and heavy and not as aerodynamic.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 8:52 am to mizzoukills
Why can't 5'5", 300lb white guys dunk a basketball?
Posted on 11/11/15 at 8:53 am to mizzoukills
quote:
I feel pretty confident that an automaker could create at least a midsize pickup truck that gets 36 or more miles to the gallon, but I'm not a mechanic so perhaps I'm wrong.
engineers design them not mechanics
quote:
If I'm wrong, explain to me why trucks can't be designed to get more gas mileage.
you are wrong but you'll have to talk to an engineer to find out why
Posted on 11/11/15 at 8:53 am to mizzoukills
Did those busboys at that restaurant you worked at ever get around to curb stomping you?
Posted on 11/11/15 at 8:54 am to mizzoukills
First Law of thermodynamics and second law of motion baw.
This post was edited on 11/11/15 at 8:55 am
Posted on 11/11/15 at 8:55 am to mizzoukills
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hauling capacity while at the same time getting 36 miles to the gallon
oxymoron
Posted on 11/11/15 at 8:55 am to mizzoukills
Because people won't buy trucks with terrible payload/towing ratings
They aren't gonna build a truck if it doesn't have some semblance of trucklike capabilities
Also, because EPA
They aren't gonna build a truck if it doesn't have some semblance of trucklike capabilities
Also, because EPA
Posted on 11/11/15 at 8:56 am to mizzoukills
Because you can't drive 100 mph everywhere.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 8:57 am to mizzoukills
Actually, the trucks now get fantastic fuel economy. The Ram 1500 diesel gets 29mpg highway.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 8:57 am to mizzoukills
We are increasing power, not fuel economy. It's difficult to increase both simultaneously.
It's possible, but our focus isn't there. It would be easy to put a 4 cylinder diesel in a full sized truck and get 40mpg, but it will be slow and have a pedestrian tow rating. Automakers don't feel that Americans will choose a slow truck with less power in the name of fuel economy.
It's possible, but our focus isn't there. It would be easy to put a 4 cylinder diesel in a full sized truck and get 40mpg, but it will be slow and have a pedestrian tow rating. Automakers don't feel that Americans will choose a slow truck with less power in the name of fuel economy.
This post was edited on 11/11/15 at 9:00 am
Posted on 11/11/15 at 9:02 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Because America, frick yeah
Posted on 11/11/15 at 9:03 am to mizzoukills
1) Physics
2) EPA
2) EPA
Posted on 11/11/15 at 9:05 am to mizzoukills
I can't figure out if you're really that dumb, or just that good of a troll. I'm leaning towards the former.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 9:06 am to mizzoukills
They can but they won't because the oil industry runs not only the country but the world.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 9:08 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
We are increasing power, not fuel economy. It's difficult to increase both simultaneously.
It's possible, but our focus isn't there. It would be easy to put a 4 cylinder diesel in a full sized truck and get 40mpg, but it will be slow and have a pedestrian tow rating. Automakers don't feel that Americans will choose a slow truck with less power in the name of fuel economy.
thank you for your well crafted post. I appreciate the serious response.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 9:14 am to mizzoukills
Don't let these guys fool you. It could be done easily but the illuminati won't allow it.
Ask yourself who has the most to gain and you'll find the answer.
Ask yourself who has the most to gain and you'll find the answer.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 9:14 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
We are increasing power, not fuel economy. It's difficult to increase both simultaneously.
Disagree.
Since the 80's or even the 90's, the manufacturers have done exactly that.
Increases in MPG have been small, but they're there. Power has went up quite a bit.
Transmissions, rear-end gearing, better manufacturing techniques; all have contributed.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 9:15 am to mizzoukills
Dodge 1500 4x4 EcoDiesel
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