What do you think?

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  1. truckaholic001

    truckaholic001 Light Load Member

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    Check out this new rival to the Tesla Semi

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    A California-based startup just debuted an unusual-looking new electric semi truck.

    The “Neuron EV TORQ” was recently debuted to the world and creators say that it will fulfill “the needs and expectations of a traditional semi-truck but without the harmful effects of a fossil fuel engine because of Neuron’s battery electric propulsion system.”

    From Neuron EV:

    The TORQ is built on Neuron’s scalable chassis with interchangeable body components that easily attach and detach, enabling it to adjust functionality and expand cargo capacity.

    The truck’s functional architecture also features an aerodynamic profile that has an integrated sleeper cabin, with a smooth and robust shell for silent operation.

    Other features include a center driver’s seat, a “360° position view through wireless cameras that feed data into the driver’s screen,” and “a modern first-class cabin.” Neruon EV says that the truck was designed to provide drivers with “optimized handling and an engaging driving experience.

    The electric Tesla Semi features a similar aerodynamic design and central driver’s seat.

    The company shared multiple photos of the prototype truck, highlighting its unusual design.

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  3. Mike250rs

    Mike250rs Heavy Load Member

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    looks more usable than the current Tesla version.
    Again, it comes down to range and recharging ( from a coal burning power plant ofc :blackeye: )

    Too early to tell what the maint will end up being on these things or how big of an eco disaster when one burns.
     
  4. HopeOverMope

    HopeOverMope Road Train Member

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    I guess it’s an automatic. Having that chair in the middle is going to make backing up equally as challenging both ways. I don’t like the chair in the middle. It’s less of a vantage point for 85% of the driving.
     
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  5. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Provide a driver with a engaging driving experience.

    HA such BS. Push a button and it does the driving for you. You are just a human fuse to solve problems it cannot.

    Half the brief smells of marketing BS. Detach what componets for load problems? HA likely story. I hate to see the thing run the battery dry in Wyoming winter storm because the thing got too cold. Don't believe me? Take your smart phone outside in -20 and leave it on the patio a while. See the battery life die in front of you.

    Nah. It's not for me. It's pretty little birdie for sure, but it's not for me. If it had wheels grandma would be a wagon.
     
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