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Old 07-10-2006, 12:01 PM
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Wink Re: Footsteps coming from behind - hybrid truck

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Originally Posted by Tim
Can you imagine the regen you'd get from a truck that size? I do wonder how they do auto-stop in a diesel. I'm not an expert, but every diesel I've ever driven (when I borrowed one) was very tempermental in terms of being warmed up and cooled down. Maybe it's just fine once warm...
Since our hybrids have 3-4 times the power of a regular starter and a direct connection, think of them as 'electric' pony motors. The diesels, even when cold, won't have a chance!

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