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Originally Posted by Daschicken
Of all vehicles, mail trucks (trains and buses too) would be the most deserving of ev'ing. A ridiculous amount of stopping and starting, I just don't understand why mail trucks are not at least hybrids around here. Instead our mail trucks are the ever ugly Grumman LLV's with their outdated 2.5L I4 Iron duke engines.
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I actually don't dislike the looks of the Grumman LLV, even though something lighter and eventually more aerodynamic could be desirable. But anyway, let's suppose that an eventual next-generation of dedicated parcel-delivery vehicles similar to the LLV could be fitted with the drivetrain of the Camry Hybrid, front-wheel drive would not just decrease the weight penalty inherent to the hybrid drivetrain but also allow a lower loading deck and increase the internal volume while not interfering with the overall dimensions.