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Originally Posted by Jer
Unfortunately Hybrid in it's current technology wouldn't work in a heavy 4x4 truck. If you tried to tow/haul anything you would quickly be running on V6 or whatever has engine was in their power.
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I disagree. It would take a different approach, but a hybrid heavy duty truck would actually work really well, especially pulling a trailer or heavy load, where you could have a really aggressive regenerative braking mode to charge the batteries. I'd use a full size full power motor, plus a massive battery pack and huge electric motors boosting the transmission from a planetary gearset like a Prius. With the help of the motors you could easily get 5-600 lb feet of combined torque from a standing start. Offer it with a 2000 watt AC outlet in the bed and you have a kick-*** fuel efficient hybrid truck.