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Old 05-03-2019, 10:15 AM   #450 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Taylor95 View Post
I wonder if commercial vehicles could be retrofitted with parts that would make them a hybrid.

I keep getting ads for this product

https://orbisdriven.com/

It intrigues me, though it is like 9k for the parts.
XL hybrids has an aftermarket system for vans, trucks, and cutaways. Light and medium duty (Class 1-6.) There is not reason the system couldn't be scaled up for heavy duty trucks. They replace the pillow block with an electric motor and the controller gets commands from the OBDII.

https://www.xlfleet.com/content/vehicles/
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