Getting closer and closer to downgrading EV to golf carts once again.
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One of my nephews setup a power station for charging those a short while back.
Since hearing the name for the first time, I've only seen one on the road.
Pepco definitely not one the sharpest tools in the shed. Had to deal with them for years, they would try new tools and procedures all the time and then revert back to the old way of doing things very consistent.
glhs837
Power with Control
No rebuttal. Think I covered this a few weeks back. If you cannot make a competing product that sells at a profit, you will be forced to cut prices and take even more of a loss. Rushing to market with half baked products was a bad choice for Ford. Hyundai suffers under the tax rebate. They dont qualify and therefore cannot compete on price.
Shocker, govt goombas make bad choices. Like the electric buses, these are bad choices. It can be done, but the folks to do it are busy with other stuff.
glhs837
Power with Control
You mean the Semi? Latest news is that they did pretty well.
Tesla Semi Wins Range Test Against Volvo, Freightliner, and Nikola
PepsiCo's Tesla fleet completed more miles in a day and faster charging than the competition
jalopnik.com
The pickup? Check back in a few weeks, the first deliveries happen the 30th.
1st load of marshmallows was delivered on time!You mean the Semi? Latest news is that they did pretty well.
Tesla Semi Wins Range Test Against Volvo, Freightliner, and Nikola
PepsiCo's Tesla fleet completed more miles in a day and faster charging than the competition
The pickup? Check back in a few weeks, the first deliveries happen the 30th.
I don't care how it does against other electrics. The test is against a real semi.You mean the Semi? Latest news is that they did pretty well.
Tesla Semi Wins Range Test Against Volvo, Freightliner, and Nikola
PepsiCo's Tesla fleet completed more miles in a day and faster charging than the competition
The pickup? Check back in a few weeks, the first deliveries happen the 30th.
GCVW 75,000lbs+.
Kinnakeet
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glhs837
Power with Control
Tesla Semi Beats Rival Electric Trucks In Real-World Test
Tesla's Class 8 EV truck demonstrated its range and charging efficiency advantages over competitors from established truck makers during the Run on Less event.
insideevs.com
Like other metrics, everyone wants to go against max everything, regardless of the real world reality.
"Ohmagerd, it cant go 500 miles, fill up in 10 minutes, switch drivers and go another 500!!!!! WORTHLESS!!!!!"
When the reality is that its a pretty tiny amount of the total trucking industry that does that type of runs. And of course, don't forget the fleet math. Will fleet operators eat some dead time or rearrange delivery routes in return for a massive reduction in operating costs? Damn straight they will. Cost per mile is king. And until diesel gets down to a buck a gallon and maintenance is done for elves who work for free using parts made out of free pixies dust, they will not be able to compete.
if your livelihood is over the road, that’s really ****ing important.
glhs837
Power with Control
It sure if those relatively few dual driver teams. But that sort of thing isnt all that common. Met a husband and wife team. Brought me some missiles from FL overnight. They do those sorts of runs. And get paid huge money to do so. Most cargo simply isn't worth the extra cost of a team like that. Their rig was massive. Looked like this.
So, no, electrics can't compete with this, nor do they need to. This below is where most cargo lives, note the amount of time spent loading and unloading. Add a charge point at your loading dock and you can get miles back while you get loaded or unloaded. The below is from a shipping company and speak to the reality vs the imagined worst case.
How Many Miles Is a Truck Driver Allowed to Drive in One Day?
How many miles are drivers allowed to drive a day? We’ll discuss the federal rules and realistic expectations so you know how far your freight can travel.
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www.atsinc.com
I give you a lot of credit. You get sh!t on constantly and you're still here.It sure if those relatively few dual driver teams. But that sort of thing isnt all that common. Met a husband and wife team. Brought me some missiles from FL overnight. They do those sorts of runs. And get paid huge money to do so. Most cargo simply isn't worth the extra cost of a team like that. Their rig was massive. Looked like this.
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So, no, electrics can't compete with this, nor do they need to. This below is where most cargo lives, note the amount of time spent loading and unloading. Add a charge point at your loading dock and you can get miles back while you get loaded or unloaded. The below is from a shipping company and speak to the reality vs the imagined worst case.
How Many Miles Is a Truck Driver Allowed to Drive in One Day?
How many miles are drivers allowed to drive a day? We’ll discuss the federal rules and realistic expectations so you know how far your freight can travel.
PeoplesElbow
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Considering most trailers are overloaded in the first place I would say it is important. My buddy that owns a small trucking company told me the profit from overloading is more than the fine so he does it.Tesla Semi Beats Rival Electric Trucks In Real-World Test
Tesla's Class 8 EV truck demonstrated its range and charging efficiency advantages over competitors from established truck makers during the Run on Less event.
Like other metrics, everyone wants to go against max everything, regardless of the real world reality.
"Ohmagerd, it cant go 500 miles, fill up in 10 minutes, switch drivers and go another 500!!!!! WORTHLESS!!!!!"
When the reality is that its a pretty tiny amount of the total trucking industry that does that type of runs. And of course, don't forget the fleet math. Will fleet operators eat some dead time or rearrange delivery routes in return for a massive reduction in operating costs? Damn straight they will. Cost per mile is king. And until diesel gets down to a buck a gallon and maintenance is done for elves who work for free using parts made out of free pixies dust, they will not be able to compete.
glhs837
Power with Control
Meh, grew up in Mass. Then 20 years of Navy as an AO. These guys ain't got nothing that even leaves a stain...
PeoplesElbow
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This is all the talk in Houston right now.
Electric Bus Loses Power Going Up Hill, Rolls Backward and Crashes Into Line of Cars
Electric vehicles sure do seem safe and effective. Or am I mixing my propaganda?
According to social media user Xian Ke, a Google-operated electric bus suffered a power loss on Monday morning while attempting to scale one of San Francisco’s many hills. The out-of-control bus then rolled down the hill and crashed into nine vehicles.
Monday on X, formerly Twitter, Ke posted a 10-second clip of the crash’s aftermath.