Yeah I did some research on this a while ago because I had the same thought, diesel/electric drive-train seems like a no-brainer for trucks, and maybe even othe

Yeah I did some research on this a while ago because I had the same thought, diesel/electric drive-train seems like a no-brainer for trucks, and maybe even other vehicles. Basically a generator in an electric drive-train, with the possibility of introducing batteries too. Sadly the main drawback seems to be cost; as is evident in the pricing of the startup's product. More than that, until gasoline vehicle externalities are properly priced in, the cost of any alternative will be exorbitant in comparison. There have been some concept vehicles, and larger commercial vehicles; but they never caught on. It seems like electric will win before diesel/electric has a real chance. I always thought it'd make the most sense on motor homes and the like, where people tend to bring a small generator for electric appliances anyway. https://wikicars.org/en/Diesel-Electric_Hybrid https://wikicars.org/en/Diesel-Electric_Hybrid