ktmrfs wrote:
...I think one of the best ways to improve mileage would be to add start stop technology to pickups along with a mild hybrid system. Battery bank big enough to absorb the kenetic energy from say a 50mph stop, with maybe an option for a big enough bank to absorb kenetic energy for a 20,000lb combined weight down a 4 percent, 1 mile grade.
the first would be a big help on unloaded in town economy, the second a help when towing over up and down hills.
If you notice, the 2017 Colorado Crew Cab gets a new RPO V6 and 8 speed transmission. This RPO 3.6 V6 engine has start/stop in the Cadillac's.
So the real fuel economy should be going up in these trucks.
