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A key strategy to improving the real-world fuel consumption and emissions of medium and heavy duty vehicles is the hybridization of these applications. Unlike the passenger vehicle market, medium and heavy duty applications are typically comprised of a range of components from a variety of manufacturers. The vocational market diversity and size places considerable demand on fuel efficiency and emission compliance. Medium and heavy duty applications have the ability to be successfully hybridized in ways that are not currently, or would not be practical within a passenger vehicle. This would also drive greater truck and bus vertical integration of the hybrid components. However, medium and heavy duty manufacturers have been prevented from certifying a full vehicle level platform due to the current engine only certification requirements.

A key strategy to improving the real-world fuel consumption and emissions of medium and heavy duty vehicles is the hybridization and alternative fueling of these applications. Unlike the passenger vehicle market, medium and heavy duty applications are typically comprised of a range of components from a variety of manufacturers. The current diversity and size of the market, as well as their applications demands considerable thought with regards to fuel efficiency and emission compliance. Medium and heavy duty applications have the ability to be successfully hybridized and fueled in ways that are not currently, or would not be practical within a passenger vehicle. This drives increased vertical integration of the propulsion and accessory components. However, medium and heavy duty manufacturers have been prevented from certifying a full vehicle level platform due to the current engine certification requirements.