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Old 04-11-2013, 01:36 AM   #20 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by War_Wagon View Post
I don't know if you folks have seen them in your areas, but around here a lot of the UPS trucks are hydrids. UPS Hybrid Electric Vehicle Fleet - UPS Pressroom

That has the possibility to be a good start for a conversion vehicle as it's big enough, though I have no idea as to the details of the drivetrain. Might be something to look into.

Edit: judging from the picture, I am thinking they are built by Eaton. Hybrid Applications
Finding a retired hybrid UPS truck might be still hard. BTW Hino also offers a hybrid truck back there...
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