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Old 12-17-2020, 08:30 PM   #23 (permalink)
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As a first approximation, I'd go for 1/3 hypermiling, 1/3 powertrain and 1/3 aerodynamics.

For the aero, fix the hood and dump the bug deflector. The airdam is fine, but add air curtains on each side. Your search term is 'edgarwit'. Seal the cab bed gap. Maybe a slab of magnetic stick-on car door sign material.

A compound-curve aerocap is best, but a half-tonneau is very close. You'd have the front half of the bed open and a trunk/toolbox/camp kitchen with a vertical tailgate.

For the hybrid drivetrain, consider that 20hp GM E-assist altermotor. It would need a controller and 55-72v battery pack, but that how you get serious regen.
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