Pickup/Ute

Hybrid pickups are not popular yet. But they will be. Since hybrid equipment is heavy and bulky larger cars like the pickup, which are capable of carrying it with ease, are well placed to benefit. Pickups are historically one of the least fuel efficient classes of vehicle and so stand to gain the most from hybrid technology. There are currently not many hybrid pickups to choose from but the hybrid pickup market is set to take off in the next few years.
GMC Sierra hybrid pickup

GMC Sierra/Chevrolet Silverado
Drivetrain: Parallel hybrid
Engine: 6 litre V8, cylinder deactivation, 332 hp
Electric motor: 2 motors can drive car at low speeds
Fuel economy: 21 mpg (US), 25 mpg (UK), 11.1 l/100km
Battery: 300 V

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