Are 'ELECTRIC' Trucks In Our Future ??

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[JensSchraeder]

The only thing EVs will do is raise the price of electricity to the point where people won’t be able to afford. California is having blackouts as we speak. And they want to go all electric by 2030? Good luck with that.

[lhr]

The batteries are rated in charge and discharge cycles . Not years or miles driven . They also loss capacity as they age . So if you started with 100 mile range in a few years now it is only 90 miles . It is no different than your cellphone as it gets older your battery life gets shortened . So I do think in 10 years or more they will improve, but not today . So all your concerns are valid .

[thomasdragosr.]

You have presented an excellent analysis of the EV situation. Here's another question; who can work on these EV's? EV's present a whole new set of maintenance issues. Mechanics will have to be trained in handling extremely high voltages and all of the related safety concerns plus the electronic controls and computers. Also, with a large operation how many of those chargers will you need? To me, the only practical solution for fleets will be removable battery packs that can be swapped out in that 20 minute refueling stop. Truck stops will have to have racks of batteries just like they have tanks of diesel. Batteries could be leased so that trucks could refuel for some fee. Batteries will also have to be universal so the same battery pack will power any truck. Questions and more questions.

[misterwelfare]

The company I work for was excited about solar powered refer trailers. Started with a few and then added like 30. Then we had 3 trailers catch on fire and now we are removing all of them. And our company installed chargers at the doors and in the lot. Have yet to find out what the next step is. Looks like we were leasing all of them, but still the risk is there.

[pacifickaihomesllc]

What are we going to do with the batteries when they are done. Not so green this has not been thought out very well.

[manny]

Thank you for the detailed analysis of EVs. In the rush to be "green, " the real world issues your described have been ignored.

[georgesealy]

Interesting real world comments. Thanks for posting. I learned a lot.

[elliottstevens]

I see several people have mentioned the Hyliion range extender solution already so I won't bore you by (re)listing it's virtues...but, note that they have a virtual Arrive-and-Drive event scheduled for 9/13/22. Tune in for sure or make the haul to TX and be there in person!!!

[RandySmith-srsm]

Check out Hyllion. They may fit your needs better

[davewright]

Check out YouTube video called Harrys Garage and his interview with the boss of JCB heavy equipment. The future for heavy vehicles will be hydrogen. In the Harrys Garage video the Boss of JCB explains the system and they have a heavy equipment engine up and running on hydrogen. Electric is a non starter for long distance heavy vehicles.

[xcaliber]

You have to look at hyliion, a lot of your questions are answered by their CEO Thomas Healy. They have done weather testing on the wire harness. They are module so your drivers and mechanics are safe from high voltage. They use a LTO battery chemistry which will last longer than the truck itself.... Hyliion brother, check it out.

[johnpayne]

I agree with your comments on the Nikola TRE. The 315/80R22.5 tires on the tandem seem to be a specification error by Nikola. The capacity in a dual setup is 9090 lbs/tire (per Goodyear). This gives a tandem capacity of 72, 700 lbs. This is a lot more than the 34K to 36K that would be normal. The wheels are 22.5 x 9 inch with a 335mm bolt circle.and are heavier than a standard 22.5 x 8.25 wheel because of the capacity of the tire (315/80) they are designed for. The 335mm bolt circle is available but not common in the US. The 335mm design is popular in Europe to allow the use of hub reduction axles. Do you have any comments about the fifth wheel position? I think I have seen some of the TREs built with the fifth wheel located behind the tandem centerline.

[mauraece]

Do a review of Achates Power opposed piston engine. OP engines are high torque, they get 15 miles a gallon and they don’t need after treatment to meet pollution standards.

[chrisnewman]

With the steady rise in price per kw of electricity, what are the costs to run compared to diesel? Also when recharging, will the driver be able to run air or heat while charging? Lots of unanswered questions. Not closed minded but, very skeptical

[debrupdutta]

Please check out Hyliion. They make electrified powertrain solutions (electric trucks, Range extenders) and you will be amazed to see how they are addressing all the concerns you pointed out with present electric trucks.

[BrentTerroristicGaming]

I love see how they would do the wet lines

[marcin-jazdaniekontrolowan]

Great video, absolutely love your content. Cheers

[colinpearce]

hi Justin i am driving instructor and licencer in Australia and as far entering and exitingyour truck we have to under the criteria set out Australia we to teach OHS ocupation health and saftey and workcover safe entery and exit you climb in you climb out facing vehicle as there been many cases where drivers get hit .PS our road may be notas good but very good considering our population of 25mil people with and area size of the USA

[mattinmississippi]

My take away was that you took the time to research the pros/cons of each, and made an informed decision based on that. It was your choice! No government should making such decisions for you!

[jordanalexanderjuarezgazo]

everything you have said is super but more interesting was that you will present the truck