Who is/will be the 1st TTR member to drive Electric Semi-Truck?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by merv85, Oct 25, 2022.

  1. gentleroger

    gentleroger Road Train Member

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    I'm sure market forces will come into play, but as the market moves, so will the players.

    Right now, it would make no sense to try a power a building with a diesel generator if there is electric service available, but at a certain cost point it would. If/when that happens, using a single diesel generator could power the charging station while using less fuel and creating less emissions.
     
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  3. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    All the of the child labor and slavery going on mining for the cobalt doesn’t matter because that happens halfway around the world from here.

    I’d also be curious if there were any subsidies or incentives from the government associated with these 100 trucks they put on the road. If so then all that would need to be figured in to see if they run cheaper then diesel.

    That being said, I like watching the technology develop. I also enjoy seeing what Edison is doing up in Canada now that they have a hybrid built and operation. Hopefully their model takes off for vocational trucks and maybe even converting existing highway trucks to hybrids.
     
  4. Accidental Trucker

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    I’ll agree with less emissions, but “emissions free” is a clear sign of a propaganda piece.
     
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  5. InTooDeep

    InTooDeep Donner party survivor

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    The new tech for batteries is going to solid state so the should cut down on the waste part
     
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  6. Magoo1968

    Magoo1968 Road Train Member

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    Deboss garage had a you tube video on that prototype truck.
     
  7. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    No doubt they had got money from the government on this. Pretty much everywhere is doing it for the electric stuff to Mae the push. I hate it when the government gets involved, No reason for them to do it since to many bad players get involved to steal the money. Just slows up the process in my mind.
     
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