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The *other* hybrid

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by Batavier, Nov 11, 2004.

  1. Batavier

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    Oshkosh Truck Corporation (manufacturer of army trucks, fire trucks and that sort of thing) developed a Series Hybrid truck. They claim it's 40% more efficient than a normal truck. It certainly looks impressive. :D

    Watch the promotional movie they've made and notice the photographer standing in the wrong spot all the time. :lol:

    Maybe this is a good alternative to a Hummer. :p


    Link to ProPulse on Oshkosh Truck Corp web site

    I hope they'll at least put this to good use for fire trucks and waste disposal units.
     
    #1 Batavier, Nov 11, 2004
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    Dangit, it has a bigger MFD than the Prius :(

    /Paj
     
    #2 swepri, Nov 11, 2004
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    Wonderful! Also pretty dang funny. The only mental reference I have to the brand name OshKosh is children's clothes! Apparently the FULL trademark name is OshKosh B'Gosh. Everyone just calls the clothes 'OshKosh'. When I read the first 3 words of Batavier's post, I thought the clothes company was promoting kids' toy trucks. :D
     
    #3 bruceha_2000, Nov 11, 2004
  4. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    Yeah, I can't wait to see one of these things rolling through my subdivision.
     
    #4 TonyPSchaefer, Nov 11, 2004
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    I like what that company is doing for firetrucks. Very cool. As for the military hybrid vehicle. I hope our military uses them.
     
    #5 V8Cobrakid, Nov 11, 2004
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