Ford F-250 Super Chief Tri-Flex Fuel Truck


Ford introduced a new supercharged v-10 engine with a tri-flex fueling system that allows drivers to enjoy a choice of three different fuels including gasoline, E85 ethanol or hydrogen. In a tri-flex fueling system drivers can utilize any or all of these fueling options using the same engine only by flipping the switch mode.

The tri-flex fueling system on the Ford F-250 Super Chief can travel as far as 500 miles between total refueling with the supercharger activated only when using the hydrogen fueling system. The hydrogen system also provides a power 400 lb.-ft. of torque. The transfer between fueling options is performed through a switching system onboard and can be accomplished while the vehicle is running. The hydrogen based fuel alternative boasts 12-percent greater fuel efficiency when compared to either of the remaining fueling options. Using hydrogen is an environmental friendly and it provides 99-percent less CO2 emissions than the gasoline-only option.

The Ford F-250 Super Chief also offers an innovative safety features. The Super Chief’s Beltminder technology tell the driver when any of the passenger seat belts are unbuckled, even in the rear seat. The Super Chief’s Blockerbeam technology is a frontal crash under ride protection system that not only protects passengers in the hydrogen truck but also protect cars in case a frontal impact occurs. The frame-rails and L-brackets help to prevent cars from sliding underneath the higher riding truck and help to disperse energy during a crash.

The Ford F-250 Super Chief interior is pure luxury and back seats comes with a rich American walnut and brown leather seats with comforts. The roof is totally made of glass and the back doors swing out independent of the front door. The Super Chief’s front headlamps are LED’s in order to reduce power consumption.

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