Back to the original topic, I don't see how an electric truck would be practical for those actually using them for truck purposes. Contractors would want something able to go longer distances, to other work sites. People that want to haul toys often go long distances and climb steep grades.
What this really sounds like is a truck for those that like to commute in a truck, but don't want to appear guilty of crimes against mother earth.
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Originally Posted by wheelbender6
Ram (formerly Dodge Ram) is offering a turbo v6 diesel in the 1500 pickup in 2014. That's a bit smaller than the Cummins and should idle quieter. I believe Jeep is offering the same diesel in the 2014 Grand Cherokee. The diesel is not standard equipment in either vehicle, so it will cost you a few grand.
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I've been following those threads, but a 1500 is still a large truck, and any new vehicles will have particulate filters, catalysts, urea tanks, etc, etc bolted on to them. It's a move in the right direction, but I won't be a buyer. I'm not a fan of any of the big 3 trucks, I just happened get my truck very cheaply at state auction. I'd especially stay away from Jeep, and have been relieved now that my Liberty is sold and gone.
All diesels nowadays are quieter than my pre-common-rail rattle can. My truck of choice based on what is offered now in the US would be a 2003 Cummins. It had common-rail, but did not have any of the emission stuff that is now required.