EV alternative for light/medium duty trucks

ppine wrote:
I see no plan or intent to replace gas engines with EVs. Okay maybe in California. EVs are a tool in the tool box. They seem best suited for commuter vehicles in urban environments. Now there are conversion kits to power classic cars and sports cars with electric motors. EVs may just be a stepping stone to hydrogen powered cars or the next tech after that.

Diesel engines deserve some special mention, but don't seem to get much appreciation in the US by law makers. In Europe over half the cars run on diesel. All of the trucks. There are diesel lawn mowers and outboard motors most places outside the US. Diesel can be converted to hydrogen. They can run on peanut oil, waste cooking oil, fuel from algae and fuel from wood. Diesel tech will be around for a long time.

We are likely to have a mix of power sources for transportation for the next 20 years or so until one stands out and gets promoted by the government.

Boats are coming out with DC power in them too.
I have seen multitudes of diesel lawnmowers etc in the 40 years in that industry. Like a lot of things, is there an ROI on extra cost. Heavier motor, so wider tires are needed to bridge loads across soft surfaces....issues that vehicle owners have to deal with.

I personally don't see the issue of having more than one power option for what we use. If it makes cents to use electric, use it, diesel or gas makes cents, use it. I would prefer the government(s) to not push a given fuel use for vehicles. Only to push best for your needs to be as clean from an environmental standpoint for how you drive etc.

My 02

Marty