"The Economics Just Don't Work": Demand For Electric Semis Plunges Due To High Costs
"Battery-electric trucks are about three times more expensive than diesel rigs, the Journal notes. And while federal and state programs help offset purchase costs, significant hurdles remain due to high operating costs and setup challenges."
Demand For Electric Semis Plunges
Discussion in 'Other News' started by Bud A., May 18, 2024.
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and you get caught behind this, you're gonna have a bad day
1 killed in fiery tanker-truck crash that shut down I-70 near Morrison (denverpost.com)Bud A. Thanks this. -
Battery electrics not practical?
Nonsense....
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I know some Tesla's are out there running in Cali but you don't hear anything about how they are doing, or when you can even order one. The testing seems to be taking a long time.
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I've been seeing some Nikola electric trucks out in Arizona lately.
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Wait till they try to trade them in. They won't be worth scrap iron prices.
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