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Genius or Travesty?

Lunch Box

Lunch Box

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Aaron
So, I saw this the other day. Yes, your eyes are functioning correctly. It is a Prius truck. Can't tell from the crappy cell pics, but the workmanship was pretty shoddy. That said, it was an interesting concept. I bet there aren't too many other trucks out there that get that kind of mileage. :laughing

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Prius gets mileage in part from the low drag coefficient. I bet it isn't that great anymore.

That said, a hybrid minitruck makes a lot of sense around here.
 
a step in the right direction, but nutty. :thumbup
I, myself, will wait for the 300hp 25 mpg Ford V-6 in the E150 van platform they promised, but will likely never happen.
 

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I want a diesel-electric truck. I was also wondering what a hybrid electric/gas turbine sports car would be like. Use the electrics for acceleration from a dead stop and the gas turbine for top end.
 
omg, yes.
wish it could look morre like my '71 Chevy Van with the 67 Vette engine I put in it..but it's a new day, right?
 
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I am on a fence. On one hand it's an improvement, on the other it's not on fire and being crushed.
 
Lunch Box said:
So, I saw this the other day. Yes, your eyes are functioning correctly. It is a Prius truck. Can't tell from the crappy cell pics, but the workmanship was pretty shoddy. That said, it was an interesting concept. I bet there aren't too many other trucks out there that get that kind of mileage. :laughing

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Genius I think. It looks wrinkled in the back. Which leads me to believe it was totaled in its other life. It has be reincarnated as a light weight pickup, which is all many of us need to haul a couple of bikes.
 
So does that make it a "Prick"?
 
Ive been asking toyota when one will be made. Never get an answer. Would buy one in a heart beat. Great concept vehicle for tracak days and errands. Every delivery place would buy one, napa, pizza and chinese outfits, etc...
 
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