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Old 03-27-2019, 03:10 PM   #6351
Martinjlm
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Originally Posted by KMPrenger View Post
My opinion, but I think the best option (and maybe most expensive unfortunately) would be a hybrid where there is a battery capable of taking the truck to 40 - 50 miles of range (with an electric motor or motors driving the front wheels) but then a good ole V8 powering the rear. There would be different drive modes which would include an option where the V8 is always on and in use, versus the gas saving mode which would only turn on the engine when the battery power is depleted.

yeah I know...heavy and expensive, but it sounds good to me.
That would be my approach too. But then, we are on our second Volt.
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