Heavy Duty Electric Trucks are Coming...
I saw this article yesterday. An all electric truck with a 35,000lb towing capacity and a 5000lb payload capacity. They are discussing quad cab and dually versions as well. Range (unloaded presumably)...
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But then we are talking different technology.
It is like comparing to putting new engine into 10-years old beater.
With old technology replacing the engine will still leave you old transmission, differential, radiator, alternator and other stuff that might fail.
In electric vehicle the battery is basically the only wearable, when electric motors last forever.
So once you replace the batteries and driver seat skin, you have very reliable drive for long time.
At least in theory as life will always come with illogical surprises....
It is like comparing to putting new engine into 10-years old beater.
With old technology replacing the engine will still leave you old transmission, differential, radiator, alternator and other stuff that might fail.
In electric vehicle the battery is basically the only wearable, when electric motors last forever.
So once you replace the batteries and driver seat skin, you have very reliable drive for long time.
At least in theory as life will always come with illogical surprises....
