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Old 05-24-2011, 10:47 PM   #5 (permalink)
bennelson
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For a truck hybrid that is more engine-based, than motor-based, I would go with something similar to the EMIS system.

Basically, it's adding a motor in the middle of the drive shaft so that the engine passes power through the motor to the rear wheels, but that motor can also power the rear wheels or boost the power from the engine.

Would be a fun way to burn rubber too!
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