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Is there a YouTube video somewhere of this test, Jamie? I would love to see what this is. Thanks!
The tow rating is far more related to the Davis Dam test and cooling/power than the engine location. The teams are working to improve the numbers as much as they can.
Is there a Becky Beach sand test or a Hank hill test. In all seriousness, in the U.S. is there an equivalent Moose test like the Nordic countries and if so, what is that called here?
 
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The tow rating is far more related to the Davis Dam test and cooling/power than the engine location. The teams are working to improve the numbers as much as they can.
Is there a YouTube video somewhere of this test, Jamie? I would love to see what this is. Thanks!

Car and Driver article about the Davis Dam Towing Test: https://www.caranddriver.com/featur...sae-trailering-standards-explained-tech-dept/
YouTube Video of the Ford F150 Lightning testing:
 
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The tow rating is far more related to the Davis Dam test and cooling/power than the engine location. The teams are working to improve the numbers as much as they can.
I appreciate the chime in Jamie! As I said, I was just stirring the pot. I am BEV all the way and want a large frunk. I had assumed the limitation was a tongue weight/braking moment thing by having additional weight on the rear.
 
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Scott Keogh comments on delays
 
Scott Keogh comments on delays
Honestly how different is this then from producing 6 cars in 2027. Just make sure the first production run of vehicles is good
 
Honestly how different is this then from producing 6 cars in 2027. Just make sure the first production run of vehicles is good
Exactly. End of 2027 to 2028 is a matter of weeks and honestly it’s going to be like any new vehicle. There will be a few on the road to begin with. Then more and more and eventually it will get to a point where you don’t even have to order one. It will be like Rivian where they have build ready to go and be delivered in a couple weeks. I am just glad they are being upfront with us and it was nice to see they are up to 160,000 reservations.
 
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