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[Bob Lutz](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/bob lutz) recently stopped by to see [Jay Leno](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/jay leno) at the comedian’s [Big Dog Garage](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/big dog garage), and the legendary auto executive has brought along his latest project, an extended-range VTrux electric pickup by [Via Motors](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/via motors). The creation combines a 4.3-liter V6 with an electric motor to offer around 50 miles of all-electric driving and a full range of 300 miles. When connected to a 220-volt outlet, the truck takes just four hours to fully charge. What’s more, Lutz says Via Motors can install the same driveline in full-size [General Motors](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/general motors) vans as well as models like the Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe and, of course, the Cadillac Escalade.
Leno seems pretty taken with the final product, saying he can’t tell a difference between the VTrux plug-in hybrid and a standard Silverado pickup, save for its quiet operation. Just like in the Chevrolet Volt, once the batteries go dead, the V6 under the hood takes over to turn a generator to provide power to charge the batteries of the electric motor once again. It sounds like a pretty neat setup, though there’s always the looming question of cost - Via Motors estimates the price of a Silverado-based VTRUX at $79,000 - when built “in volume](https://www.viamotors.com/preorder/).” Check out the full episode of Jay Leno’s Garage featuring Bob Lutz below.Continue reading Bob Lutz and his Volt-like truck visit Jay Leno’s Garage
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