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Old 07-10-2006, 05:59 AM
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Default Re: Footsteps coming from behind - hybrid truck

Yup... I think there is certainly a place for hybrid technology in medium-duty delivery trucks and industrial vans. I would think an electric motor assist would be perfect for launching a heavy vehicle from 0-10 MPH. Since delivery trucks/vans do mostly urban and suburban driving, they would also benefit from the hybrid start/stop function.

Kudos to DaimletChrysler for realizing this!

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