Maybe check latest GMC semiHybred bus or the English Ford Transit battery boost or the VW diesel hybreds transporter. A motor/dynamo that can act as motor or charging generator on on axle takes energy of braking and recharges battery when stopping, acts as motor on initial starting. GMC claims 8-10% better economy in stop and go city driving for large bus. Regular Diesel engine geared for drive also, handles 30-50 mph cruise and also does some battery recharge. The European Ford and VW cargo carriers similar setup- also in some areas engine is shut off at idle or left off in high pollution areas. Some of the current Hybreds cars have the booster electric motor/generator geared to engine, electric used for low speed start boost, engine is about 30% smaller than would otherwise be in the car body, battery pack is a 200-400lb Nicad short range unit- but around town mileage is impressive. Cost as noted is ridiculous. Dual drive- engine handles one axle, battery/motor/dynamo handles other axle has some weight penalaty but is basicly what GMC city busses have been using past 10 years- works in straight forward manner, uses common parts, is affordable. As for a eletric tractor? GE had a garden tractor a few years back, no gas engine, basic forklift drive train repacckaged. worked fairly good for lawnmowing and light garden work, needed recharge after 4-6 hours overnight- but since it wasn"t in most cases travelling more than 500foot from garage and operating constantly was almost worth it"s double than gas engine competion price.
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