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Could this be the hybrid that converts Truckers?

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by fotomoto, Feb 26, 2013.

  1. fotomoto

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    By truckers, I mean the more macho, anti-hybrid personality.

    Shop Raven 46-in Hybrid Riding Lawn Mower at Lowes.com

    Here's a quote from one reviewer: "This thing is awesome, you can ride around silently with out running the gas motor, or you can start the engine and continue on your task what ever it may be.......

    Driving around the yard the first time was different than driving my old lawn mower. Completly electric drive train means a smooth start every time, no more jumping when I let out the clutch, which reminds me, there is no clutch. Just turn the key on, press the switch for forward or reverse and press the pedal."
     
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    with built in power generator!!!!
     
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    No, but the 800HP, 4WD, 100MPG Via XTRUX will.
     
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    I knew picking the word "truckers" could imply the commercial trucking world so I should have chosen something else like "bubba" or "redneck", etc. You know, the sort who believe or always repeat the anti-hybrid mantras. I think easing those types into it via an ATV styled lawnmower/generator electric hybrid can do nothing but good for the cause.
     
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    :ROFLMAO: You would think the $120 gas bills would turn them.
     
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    Wow! a 30% fuel improvement. Heavily loaded tractor rigs pulling 2 trailers get about 6mpg at best. So that translates to a savings of 1.8mpg. That sounds paltry until you calculate how many miles they lay down each year.
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