RAM DROPS CRAZY NEWS & 6 FAILED EV TRUCK COMPANIES!

EV Channels Review

This episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks delves into significant news from Ram, introducing a 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty for its 2026 model year trucks, including the 1500, 2500, 3500, chassis cabs, and ProMaster vans. This move is seen as a strategic effort to boost customer confidence and loyalty, especially given the increasing financing terms for new trucks. The return of the 6.4L Hemi V8 to the 1500 series is also highlighted, though the hosts express a desire for a more modern, efficient, and powerful next-generation Hemi. The discussion then shifts to the Ford F-150 Lobo, which is met with disappointment. While acknowledging the expanded Lobo brand and styling tweaks, the hosts feel the F-150 Lobo lacks distinctiveness and fails to offer any power upgrades over the standard 5.0L Coyote V8. They critique its limited availability (crew cab, 4WD only) and the high starting price for what amounts to a styling package. The latter half of the episode provides a comprehensive look at six failed EV truck startups (Atlis, Canoo, Bollinger, Nikola, Lordstown, Alpha Wolf), analyzing the common pitfalls of overpromising and underdelivering, production challenges, and financial instability. Fisker is mentioned as a bonus failure, with its Ocean SUV and conceptual Alaska pickup. Rivian and Tesla are noted as successes, though Cybertruck's sales haven't met expectations. Upcoming companies like T and Scout are discussed with cautious optimism.