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Old 10-13-2022, 07:35 AM   #19
Superchief05
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Originally Posted by mlh View Post
Volvo builds their tractor trailers here and has one EV out on the road. A local company bought it for its short distance delivery. I think it was more or less a test truck. They made a big deal or it when it was delivered. I can’t remember how much it would save the company in fuel but it was a lot. They charge it at night and run it all day.
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I just saw an article that the Tesla Semi’s will be on the roads next year. According to the article the truck has a 300 mile range, and the expectation would be that drivers take their mandatory breaks during recharge periods. I still don’t think these vehicles make sense for OTR trucking.
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