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MetroMPG · 01-13-2012, 10:37 AM

Neat idea, Ben.

While reading your thoughts about potential host vehicles PLUS your desire to use a renewable liquid fuel...

What about your Chevy S-10 diesel pickup?

Bio-fuel capable: check!
Capacity to carry a heavy lead-acid battery pack: check!
Additional OEM axle available (front) for parallel electric 4 wheel drive: check!
Already have it: check!

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