, to make sure it's as tough as the brand's non-hybrid trucks. To simulate how the truck would hold up over years of use, Ford ran the new pickup over harsh off-road terrain, in hot and humid conditions, and up steep mountain passes — but it also developed a new test specifically for the hybrid.
Engineers built a hydraulic rig to "violently shake the powertrain's 1.5-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery — simulating conditions like hitting the harshest of potholes and washboard roads," Ford said. According to Ford, 82 hours strapped in to the machine equates to 10 years of real-world abuse. Ford engineers built a machine to violently shake the hybrid F-150's battery, simulating years of abuse in a few days.In other tests, Ford hitched up Powerboost-powered trucks to a 12,700-pound load and climbed steep grades in the Mojave Desert repeatedly to evaluate the durability of the hybrid's engine, transmission, and cooling systems.
Some road surfaces were "too punishing for test drivers," so Ford tasked robots with the job, the company said. A recap of all things electric vehicles, ride-hailing, airlines, and more. Sign up for Insider Transportation.By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Business Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our
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