I tradional h/e in a truck would suck for sure. But think of it like a diesel electric locomotive. Use the diesel engine (don't have to be big) to power the electric motors at each wheel. Talk about instant torque and the mileage would be awesome. As far as the guy some call the president of this great country, I can't wait for jan. 2013. And if be some freak accident he gets reelected, dec. 21 2012 better be real cause I don't think I could handle four more years!!