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Originally Posted by mechman600
Hybrids will not work well in highway tractor applications, where I'm sure some sort of CVT transmission would be better. But good luck building one of those that can handle 2000+ ft/lbs torque and last a million miles.
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Why not? As an added benefit, the battery pack could be used to provide climate control and electricity for the drivers who would otherwise idle their rigs all night. Those idle losses are not insignificant.