Assembly | Built for America | Ford

Welcome to the electric future of the Ford Motor Company. Built not for the few, but for the many. Learn more about how we’re building electric for America here: https://ford.to/34C7qnZ

You Ask. We Answer. ft Gerald Johnson and Paul Jacobson | General Motors

SVP of Manufacturing and Sustainability Gerald Johnson and CFO Paul Jacobson got together to answer a few of your biggest EV questions.

SAFE STEPS Road Safety: Pedestrians

We all have a role in road safety! So follow these SAFE STEPS to play your part and help save lives. - Stay alert and avoid distractions - - Walk in safe places - - Stop, Look, Listen, Cross - SAFE STEPS Road Safety is a pan-Asian public service initiatives aimed to raise awareness and provide clear and simple life-saving educational messages on road safety. Acclaimed actress and producer, Michelle Yeoh is the SAFE STEPS Road Safety Ambassador. This program is created and developed by Prudence Foundation, in partnership with National Geographic Channel and the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). All SAFE STEPS Road Safety tips have been approved by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). For more information please visit: www.safesteps.com

How Does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Compare to Other Electric Pickups?

 

By Brian Normile

With the debut of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, Chevrolet is joining a fast-growing segment of the truck market: all-electric pickups. But how does this full-size electric truck compare with what other manufacturers have announced? Let’s take a look at currently available specs of the Silverado EV, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T and Tesla Cybertruck to see how the Silverado EV stacks up.  

Related: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV: The Avalanche Resurrected (and Electrified)

Story continues here: https://news.pickuptrucks.com/2022/01/how-does-the-2024-chevrolet-silverado-ev-compare-to-other-electric-pickups.html

2022 Ford F150 Lightning Electric Truck Being Shipped To Dealerships

2022 Ford F-150 Lightnings electric pickup trucks on their way to customers across North America.

BENEFITS of a Fleetwest Outfitted Half Ton Truck

Many industries have taken advantage of the benefits half ton trucks have to offer. Besides them being easier on the wallet to purchase, they are obviously lighter. One of the benefits of lighter trucks being increased fuel efficiency while reducing fuel costs; as a half ton truck will cost you significantly less in gas than heavy duty pickups.

Now you won’t have to worry about not being able to efficiently store your tools on your half ton. Fleetwest has conquered this challenge with the base model Fixed Top and Sportsman models from the Load’N’Go line and all Durashell models.

These models fulfill extensive storage and security needs for your valuable tools and equipment without sacrificing your trucks payload or fuel economy. They also can be transferred from truck to truck on the job site in minutes—even while fully loaded—and require a no holes drilled installation! All units are built to outlast multiple trucks and available in standard 8' and 6.5' bed applications.

LNG FIXED TOP

LNG SPORTSMAN

 

  Call us at 480-736-8800 or to get a quote: https://www.fleetwest.net/get-a-quote/

Tour The VMAC Demo Truck With Tim Parks

Allow Tim Parks from VMAC to take you on a tour of his VMAC demo truck, loaded with VMAC’s rotary screw air compressors and multipower systems. Tim will also focus on the UNDERHOOD™ 40 air compressor system, the only air compressor that fits in the engine compartment of trucks and vans.

SpaceKap Features: Shelving Solution

SpaceKap offers shelving solutions customized to fit the needs of various trades. Whether you are an electrician or plumber, contractor, or HVAC technician,

See more at Fleetwest.net

The 2022 Ford F-150®: Walkaround | F-150 | Ford

The 2022 Ford F-150® is here. With high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body and bed, hybrid engine powertrain* and high-wattage engine output,** the new F-150 is the toughest generation of F-150 trucks ever. 

 *The available 3.5L PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid Engine has EPA-estimated ratings of 25 city/25 hwy/25 combined mpg. PowerBoost 4x2. Actual mileage will vary. **Available Pro Power Onboard with up to 7.2 KW of exportable power. 

 Learn more about the Ford F-150 here: https://ford.to/3hH8SsJ

When to Replace Your Tires | Consumer Reports

The lifespan of a tire can range anywhere from 25,000 miles to 100,000 miles. The experts at CR show you how to check your tires so you’ll know exactly when to replace them.

How V8 Engines Work - A Simple Explanation

V8 engines operates under the same basic principles as any other gasoline four-stroke engine. First the piston pulls in air and fuel as it moves downward, then it compresses that air and fuel as the piston moves upward. A spark plug fires, igniting the air/fuel mixture and forcing the piston downward. Finally the piston pushes out the exhaust gases on its way back up, before for the cycle repeats itself.

In a V8 engine, this cycle is happening in 8 different cylinders, at different times. Instead of multiple cylinders firing at the same time, you want them to be spread out so that power delivery is smooth. For this Chevy V8, the firing or is 1, 8, 7, 2, 6, 5, 4, 3. With 8 cylinders, there is a cylinder firing for every 90 degrees of the crankshaft rotating, which means at any point in time, there are two cylinders on the power stroke.

With regards to the valvetrain, the intake air comes from the top of the engine, and into the sides of the cylinder head. The exhaust flows to the sides of the engine, exiting the exhaust valves from the cylinder head. In this LS3 model, there is a single intake valve and a single exhaust valve, though it’s also common to see engines with two intake valves and two exhaust valves. The larger valve is the intake valve, and the smaller valve is the exhaust valve.

The pushrod valvetrain gets its name from the metal pushrods which activate the rocker arms which open up the valves. The camshaft, located in the center of the V, has lobes on it which push the push rods up, opening the appropriate valves. For a full explanation of V8 engines, check out the video!