Another interesting use case is the addition of a rear motor-on-axle system. This would allow an existing truck to convert to a hybrid or even a PHEV setup once a traction motor battery is installed.

F or some, the addition of a second rear axle is more about looks than function, but the reality is that having another axle can help increase the load capacity of your Ford pickup truck. It seems ...

Ford Patents Bolt-On Third Axle Kit For 6×6 Pickup Conversions. ... A second set of rear wheels could also hold electric motors that add a bit of fuel economy to a larger truck.

Toyota is recalling about 381,000 Tacoma midsize pickup trucks in the U.S. because a part can separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.. The recall covers certain trucks from ...