What I dislike about the photo is not the rear vents under the drivers seat, but the structure that the rear seat rests upon. That significantly limits the utility of the rear area. I had a tray in my Santa Cruz that I was able to remove, but that support looks permanent.
There is now way to determine what the 18.8 mpg is in reference to. Is it since the last engine start? The last tank of fuel? Is it for all of the 1,059 miles on the odo? The Trip B meter in the right side of the cluster shows 727.5 miles and 18.57 hours - 39mph average. Is it for that period?
It would appear that the electric motor in the iForce Taco is designed to deliver 98hp and 68 ft-lbs of torque. That simply isn't enough power to move a track of this size and weight - especially the added weight of the battery pack to provide 25...or 100 miles of range. To make a Prime version...
A mild hybrid system like this is most effective while accelerating up to 40-50 mph. For that reason they usually have a good impact in city type driving (4-6 mpg advantage) and less so for highway driving where you accelerate once (or have light throttle tip-ins). In a highway environment I...
Dealers are always happy to "sell" a vehicle that they done have and can't get at MSRP. Once the truck is released and shipping is when shenanigans begin.