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The Bison mid-size composite pickup concept designed by Motive Industries.
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Motive Industries)



Transportation design firm Motive Industries released computer-generated images of what a pickup made of composite material could look like.



The Bison is a mid-size truck concept with the the cargo capacity of a full-size Ford F-series, according to Motive. Constructed of carbon fiber composite, the Bison offers a 50 percent weight savings over a steel truck without sacrificing strength.



Bison mid-size pickup truck concept (photos)
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The same chassis could be used with conventional gas or diesel engines, and it can also accommodate a hybrid, electric, or fuel cell powertrain, according to Motive. The flexible platform and body design would make it an attractive option for automotive manufactures looking for a truck ... [Read more]

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Are composite pickup trucks in our future? was originally published by Car Tech: An automotive blog from CNET. Read the full story by clicking here.