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Luxury Hybrid Trucks

The Mercedes Reporter Pickup Runs off of Hybrid and Plug-In Power

— September 30, 2010 — Autos
The Mercedes Reporter Pickup is one of the most ambitious and intriguing concept cars I have ever seen. This all-wheel drive truck is designed to run off of a plug-in and a hybrid engine.

That's right, the Mercedes Reporter Pickup will have two engines! A 70kw electric motor powers the rear axle while a four cylinder engine drives the front wheels. The truck would have an 186 mile range and a top speed of 80 mph. Read below or watch the video above to learn more about this incredible dual engine truck.
Trend Themes
1. Plug-in Hybrids - The Mercedes Reporter Pickup showcases the trend of plug-in hybrid technology in the truck industry, presenting opportunities for other car manufacturers to develop similar vehicles.
2. Dual Engine Vehicles - The concept of a truck with two engines, as demonstrated by the Mercedes Reporter Pickup, is a disruptive innovation that could potentially revolutionize the automotive industry.
3. Ambitious Concept Cars - The Mercedes Reporter Pickup represents the trend of creating bold and innovative concept cars, which opens up possibilities for the development of cutting-edge vehicles in the luxury truck market.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry has the potential to be disrupted by the introduction of luxury hybrid trucks, such as the Mercedes Reporter Pickup, as consumers become more interested in sustainable and efficient vehicles.
2. Trucking - The emergence of luxury hybrid trucks like the Mercedes Reporter Pickup presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the trucking industry, as it explores more eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions.
3. Electric Vehicle - The luxury hybrid truck market, as exemplified by the Mercedes Reporter Pickup, offers opportunities for growth and advancement within the electric vehicle industry, as it combines the benefits of both electric and hybrid technologies.
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