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Originally Posted by Autobahnschleicher
If you go as far as including a hybrid system, you might want it to work efficiently so it actually decreases fuel consumption properly.
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The typical US full size pickup buyer isn't concerned about fuel economy. This hybrid system is more about boosting performance than fuel economy. It is mated to a twin turbo V6 after all. I expect similar fuel economy to the F-150 hybrid which is rated at 25 mpg combined.
That is more than enough to hit 2026 fuel economy regulations for full size trucks (23 mpg) and give some offset credits for the conventional gas models.
Isaac is right on target with post #14. Ni-MH is about cost. Toyota is a master at hitting targets in the most cost effective manner. There is the reason they have been the most profitable automaker for years.