Recently revealed patent filings are pointing to a Toyota plug-in hybrid truck coming providing flexibility for electric-only driving and gas when you need it. Toyota Plug-In Hybrid Truck Patent Filings First reported by CarBuzz and published March 5, outlines two different engineering strategies for integrating battery packs into a pickup platform. The designs appear applicable to trucks like the Tacoma or Tundra and focus heavily on preserving usability, particularly bed space and interior packaging, which are critical in this segment. The filings detail several battery placement concepts, including configurations under the truck bed, beneath rear seats and combinations of both. […] (read full article...)