Continuing the Fuel Economy theme, there may be a new “green” truck hitting the market in the future – albeit not the immediate future – and it’s got a new twist to the economical initiatives we’ve been seeing from the auto industry. It’s a pickup truck, with the idea of stripping out all of the unnecessary features that make trucks inefficient for many uses, but still providing all the features that truck owners need. Here’s the general idea: It’s a smaller truck, with a hybrid gas electric engine (not unlike many other vehicles out there). The real difference come in the bed length vs. cab room debate – this truck will have a reversible bulkhead that flips 180 degrees, allowing a shift of 2 feet of space either to the cab or to the bed, depending on the need at the time.
GM Bare Necessity Truck Diagram
The initial response about this truck has been mostly positive, as most people want to get behind an idea that will be more efficient, economical and environmentally friendly. But is this the right truck for enough people to make a difference? Some of the questions: What if you need bed space and cab space at the same time? Will it have enough hauling and towing capacity? How much will it cost? How do I fit a tonneau cover on it?
As with any concept, the details will change, and we’re not assured this idea will ever make it to fruition. However, owning a truck is essential to a large portion of our population, and it’s good to see GM and other automakers paying attention to this segment. There is enough interest in a truck like this that it will be produced in some form at some time, and it will suit the needs of many truck owners.
GM Bare Necessity Truck
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