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Old 01-30-2013, 09:31 PM   #32 (permalink)
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A body-on-frame vehicle, especially a 4WD one such as the Sidekick, is always a good base for these experiences since it allows many different configurations for the driveline. BTW if I were going to make a hybrid Sidekick I'd probably modify the transfer case to use only the low-range for occasional towing or off-roading, with an electric motor driving the front differential, mounted in front of the transfer case's front output, with a shortened driveshaft. Would be able to get both engines working for off-road and highway traffic, and the electric motor for slow inner-city commuting.
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