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Old 10-08-2020, 06:45 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr View Post
Even though I wouldn't hold my breath for the average Joe to embrace the hybrid truck bandwagon so quickly, it would undeniably become a sensible option for business operators and fleet managers. On a sidenote, when GM released hybrid versions for the Silverado and Sierra 1500 and for the Tahoe, Escalade and Yukon it did surprise me they retained a V8 instead of using the Vortec 4300 which used to be standard in the Silverado and Sierra 1500.
In 2019 FCA sold 105,676 eTorque 48V hybrid vehicles between the Ram 1500 and Jeep Wrangler. I would say that is pretty good for the first year.
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