Saturday, February 16, 2008

Mahindra plans a diesel hybrid pickup for 2010


Indian Automaker Mahindra and Mahindra plans a hybrid pickup truck for sale in United States. They except it to be out by 2010 and this will be the first diesel hybrid truck to hit the light duty market in US. The new hybrid is named Appalachian and will be powered by 2.2 L diesel engine designed by Bosch but details of its electric counterpart is still unknown.

Output is 145 horsepower with 300 lb ft of estimated torque. It can carry upto 2,600 pounds and will be available in 2 or 4 wheel drive. The hybrid Appalachian should have a fuel economy more than 40 miles per Gallon. It will be built in India partially and will be assembled in Ohio.

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