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Electric trucks on the horizon...??

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by OLDSKOOLERnWV, May 6, 2017.

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  1. May 6, 2017 #1
    OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    IMG_8275.JPG IMG_8276.JPG IMG_8277.JPG IMG_8290.JPG Well if they are, they sure won't be the first.
    Our forefathers were very intelligent, some tend to forget the stepping stones they laid out. And.... it's 4 wheel drive to boot. I'm
    sure it never set no land records but for the time era, it's something.
     
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  3. May 6, 2017 #2
    Florida Playboy

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    I'd hate to drive that when it's raining or snowing.
     
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  4. May 6, 2017 #3
    KillingTime

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  5. May 6, 2017 #4
    breadtrk

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    I'll be first to be the test dummy. Dr. friend of mine has a Tesla, that thing is as bad as they come. Instant torque from standing still, if they get the range improved and the infrastructure in place, fuel is dead.
     
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  7. May 6, 2017 #5
    Moosetek13

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    Ya.
    We are such wimps these days.

    Back in the 'good ol' days'...
     
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  8. May 6, 2017 #6
    Cottonmouth85

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    Where are the photos from. On a side note, I like the scale railroad stuff in the background.
     
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  9. May 7, 2017 #7
    OLDSKOOLERnWV

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  10. May 7, 2017 #8
    Joetro

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    https://nikolamotor.com/
     
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  11. May 7, 2017 #9
    Bakerman

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    I hear solid rubber tires are also making a comeback! lol
     
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  12. May 7, 2017 #10
    SQ200

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    as battery technology improves, it's going to happen.

    maybe a hybrid version or full electric. but it's going to happen.
     
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