A diesel truck can go much further than an electric, and takes 10 to 15 minutes to fill up. An electric takes 30 to an hour just to partially charge. Not to mention the weight of the battery and the wear n tear of the tires and breaks. And the insane pollution to create and dispose of the battery…. No way
93% of the battery is recyclable (see Redwood Materials) , the brakes will last the life of the truck because it uses regenerative braking where the motors turn into generators as the accelerator is released, turning the kenetic energy of the trucks mass into electrical energy that recharges the battery. The truck can slow to a stop without ever using the brakes. Maintenance: diesel engines and transmissions have hundreds of moving parts requiring maintenance (~$15,000/year). A single AC motor has ONE moving part plus two ball bearing. Everything in the drive train is sealed and requires no maintenance. The Tesla semi has three 500 hp motors and a gear reduction system but no transmission (no shifting gears), just continuous smooth acceleration. As an aside, an AC motor produces 100% torque at zero Rpm. The average diesel semi is 400 to 600 hp. Pepsi has 21 Tesla semi's in a pilot program, one of which recently completed a fully loaded delivery trip of 1,048 miles in one 24 hour period using two crews. The diesel engine was invented in1893 and has been perfected over 130 years. The electric semi has been on the road commercially for less than a year. It will evolve and improve in every way. And much more rapidly than the diesel did. BTW, do you think making all the components for a diesel engine are pollution free?
@@douglee4687great points, and you’re correct about all of this. The original comment about infeasible charging times and capacities also has some truth also. I believe the answer to be a combination of electric drive and diesel fuel for range extending and on-board charging. Edison Motors has done a god job at proving this out.
i own an electric bicycle and the battery weight is really a huge problem, the bicycle is almost unridable when the battery is off because it weights like fuckin 20 kilos, also it takes 6 hours to charge to full and its condition worsens cycle by cycle. I like to ride it but i made a mistake buying that to be honest.
Thats funny because they are actually perfect for that, light on the way up, and heavy on the way down capturing more energy than it took to get up. Physics isn't that hard.
At this point and time, electric semi's are totally impractical. You don't go down hill enough to recharge the batteries on a semi when you are hauling 80,000 pounds. That's why we gear down and use the jake brakes when going down hill. I can't imagine what would happen to the supply chain if semi's were stopping to recharge every 300 miles.
He's not saying let's replace all trucks with electric alternatives tomorrow and charge them using the brakes. He's saying long term electric trucks are feasible for reasons like that, with better batteries of course. People literally said the exact same thing about gas cars. "Where the hell am I gonna get gas?" "Good luck using one of those, they break down and there's only one repair shop in the city" "I don't care how fast they go it's not the same as a horse"
That's not to mention the weight of the batteries in addition to the load. Plus, many roads and bridges are rated at semi's typical loads, electric trucks will be a challenge and require new construction or modifications.
How come people blindly trust whatever Elon Musk says as fact. The first big lie applies to all electric vehicles is : no need for gears! because an electric motor has a level torque curve over all rpm there's no need for gears? My charge is this is a overstated exaggerated claim, just like saying a push bike doesn't need gears because the rider has a constant power output over all rpms, reality is hill climbing requires a lower gear ratio to reduce load on motor, battery, controller etc. This applies to all electric vehicles, semi with heavy loads will require even more gears for both climbing or descending down a hill to recharge without runaway, for an motor (electric or Ice, whatever) to remain dominant over load requires reduction gears for hills, then when on flat surfaces a higher ratio should be selected to reduce rpm and frictional losses etc that go along with higher rpm, for an easy understood example: a battery powered drill requires at least 2 gears, for large loads, ie large diameter drill bit need lower drilling rpm to be able to provide more torque whereas smaller diameter drilling needs higher rpms and less torque, if electric drill motors can benefit from gears, how much more necessary for automotive due to load variations? People are being Scammed ignoring by that point alone never mind the need to carry along large battery packs with very poor power to weight ratio. I think electric car manufacturers thinks simular to Flat Earther's either dumb or willfully oblivious to reality, ironically that applies even to Mr Spaceman himself Elon Musk, He is very good at selling a lie more that any other basic fundamental engineering skills or concepts, so my question is why do we accept everything Elon Musk claims in blind faith, just because Elon says its a good idea to live multi planetary doesn't mean he is right, in fact it's just another dumb claim.
Most ev’s do in fact have 1 gear. The taycan and the original roadster had 2. A quick google search and reading for 2 minutes confirmed this. The article on unitedautosonline broke it down very easily. I get that ev’s have their problems: not as good range, not as fast to “fill up”, the grid isn’t ready, not as good in the super cold, the fires are objectively worse for the environment… but each of these claims is exaggerated worse than the hippies exaggerate how their Tesla will save the world. And people also tend to forget how expensive/hard it is to own a gas car. Just yesterday I had to replace the battery for my gas car after my car wouldn’t start in freezing rain. It want even that cold, the batteries for gas cars just suck. 1 year ago I had to replace the transmission on a 7 year old car (luckily my warranty wasn’t quite expired and I didn’t have to front the 11000 dollar bill. The engine also burns over a liter of oil every month but Hyundai said it’s “within tolerance” and won’t do anything about it. TL/DR: do a google search before trashing something and stop pretending your shit doesn’t stink.
@@DB-fn3fz Yes it does though. Neither did cars at the time. They were smaller, more uncomfortable, slower and generally more inconvenient in everyway. All cars will be electric in the future, whether that's in 10 years or 100 it's undeniable. Gas cars come with so much baggage that electric cars don't. Dont get me wrong, as the technology stands now I would never get an electric vehicle, but 10-20 years from now I can't see it any other way.
@@thebenevolentsun6575 None of this changes the fact that we currently possess the technology to ease the transition into full EV (hybrid), that allows us to continue developing in EV development and infrastructure while using the most efficient technology for today's world. Nobody said EV's will be inefficient forever. But right now, they are a waste of energy and resources because adoption is moving faster than development. If Henry Ford were able to machine-assist the horse to make transportation more efficient, then this analogy could be valid.
From an article on Pepsi's fleet of 21 Tesla semis: "It takes less than half an hour to top up a Tesla Semi electric rig to 95% battery capacity on the dedicated 750kW Megacharger stations that Pepsi uses for them, says one Semi driver. The trucks run for 12 hours a day, according to the beverage giant, while some go on trips that are as long as 450 miles." Aug 5, 2023
I drive truck in Canada we have a couple electric Volvos no driver wants that little range and they loose half there power in minus 5 below and worse in the real cold no thanks l take my cat anydays
I smoked a Dual Motor Model 3 recently, I have seen another Tesla phantom braking in front of me, I have seen the panel gaps of another model 3 parked next to me. Then I smoke them twice in to last week with my 700 mile range (before the fuel light comes up), then I don't need an hour to fill up.
Okay, but first solve the problem of low energy density, so that you don't have to spend 20 minutes on charging after every 250km, because few people have time for that. I am confident in the future of the electric vehicle, but we are not there yet. In cities they're great, but long distances are a pain.
The Tesla semi's range is 800 kilometers (500 MI) fully loaded. From an article written about Pepsi's semi experience (they have 21 Tesla semi's) "It takes less than half an hour to top up a Tesla Semi electric rig to 95% battery capacity on the dedicated 750kW Megacharger stations that Pepsi uses for them, says one Semi driver. The trucks run for 12 hours a day, according to the beverage giant, while some go on trips that are as long as 450 miles.Aug 5, 2023"
It all comes down to range and time and cost to refuel. Actually the best option would be a hybrid truck, that's what a locomotive is. You have a diesel engine that runs a generator that charges a small battery pack that runs the electric motors and they could back charge the battery as well.
It's not snake oil if it works though. His cars work, they're fast and they charge fast. Obviously the technology isn't there for a full change but it will be soon (thanks to Elon and his team of engineers)
@@thebenevolentsun6575 you obviously have no education on the matter. You might want to watch a video on cobalt slave children in the Congo or what happens to an e.v. when it gets wet or you might want to educate yourself on how our electrical grid is already collapsing in some areas because of this nonsense. You might want to take that Kool aid and sit it down just long enough to educate yourself.
@@Gen-Atari-X I never said he was a great guy lol. The phone you're using to type this message is built by slaves. The clothes on your back built by slaves. Like I said at worst he's an amoral engineer. But you can't say he's bad at what he does.
Lol. He's telling the story from his perspective. He sells electric cars and semis. Don't be a fool saying he's objectively telling it like it is. Plz don't be a 🤡.
Correct if the conditions are ideal but they never are. Mountains in particular cause their own weather and temperature extremes. Not saying electric is bad but it does have a way to go before it can compete with conventional diesel.
With 1500 HP, instant torque, and individual computer controlled, anti-skid, anti-wheel lock, torque control to right and left wheels the Tesla semi is far superior to diesel. According to Elon, the semi is jack knife proof.
How much time does it take to swap trailers? Most of the country is flat. Would it make sense to change to a energy recovery tractor before entering mountainous areas?
It just makes more sense to be a hybrid. Diesel for going up the hill. Electric ⚡️ on the way down. Using both methods for the most efficiency. And lowering cost
I’ve been an hybrid owner since 2005 and electric car owners since 2018 please Elon unless you eliminate range anxiety there will always be doubt but I love it. I wouldn’t have it any other way I converted along time ago no regrets I only spend money on gas on my 2006 MX five because I want to.
WOW, that’s how my hybrid Rx 450h works! The only problem with the Tesla is if it’s freezing out you can’t get the thing to charge or even start. Lest we also forget states like California and their rolling blackouts. Oh and the charging stations powered by our dirty little friend coal??? No one is advocating against electric vehicles. But we need an HONEST discussion about rare earth mining, recycling them, the practicality of long distance driving, and how climate events affect their reliability just to name a few issues.
And ev's batteries DON'T FUNCTION AT ALL IN FREEZING WEATHER.😂 EV TRUCK batteries NEED to be charged every few hundred miles and it takes 8-10 hours to charge. OOPS!
I think he knows that truckers don't ride their breaks down hills. They just gear down so as to avoid excessive speed and a bad waste of break pads or shoes.
nope, battery packs are not yet ready for all what is expected from semi to do and where they have to go. hybrids are way to go or invent energy source what will not be affected with temperature changes and will provide same or greater range than diesel engines today.
One electric train is much much more efficient than dozens of these electric tractor units. Much greater loads over much longer distances for a factoon of the aggro. Use the units for local work only.
That's great and all. But I wonder how well these things are going to work in sub 0 climates that most truckers face.... Range loss, God forbid if you want to use the heat. This whole idea is preposterous. internal combustion, It's the engine of freedom and what America was built on.
sounds like a need for easily replaceable battery p[acks to target the intended use this could offer the the improvement in recharging times that bring refueling into the timeframe of a ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) powered vehicle.
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Awesome, except you put a really stupid cab on top of it in a bid to look edgy and new. Edison Motors was thinking of taking the Tesla truck and putting a normal cab on it, more suited to heavy duty operation. Luckily for them, you took too long, and they built the entire thing. It’s edgy because it looks like old school ideas. It can eat your blob for lunch.
Elon y not make a high bird where the diesel works like a train ? and I understand propane can burn simultaneously with diesel that would make it burn cleaner or use a mixture of biodiesel/protrulum diesel or puer bio. Ps does the top of the trailer have solar panels on top?
I can't grasp why a better Alternator cant be Created that charges the Batteries like they do now? I have asked a few "Brilliant" minded people and was informed it is because the amount of Energy they frictionally create is to much drag on the output and therefore negates itself with insufficient charging ability. I say, why Not then have multiple charging capibilities from Wind inlet turbines, solar and also a device(dont laugh) a Whined Up reverse tension by Spring that can Lock in the tension and release for motion like the reverse whind up toys we had as kids?? It worked for them? Why couldn't that apply in a larger scale to propel a Vehicle?? Scoffers can laugh now. But think about.
No, the three 500 HP motors turn into generators and recharge the battery. There is some heat produced from the current flow, but negligible compared to the wasted energy of a Jake brake and air brakes. Consider, the semi has 1,500 HP of braking capacity with zero wear and tear on the motor.
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A diesel truck can go much further than an electric, and takes 10 to 15 minutes to fill up. An electric takes 30 to an hour just to partially charge. Not to mention the weight of the battery and the wear n tear of the tires and breaks. And the insane pollution to create and dispose of the battery…. No way
93% of the battery is recyclable (see Redwood Materials) , the brakes will last the life of the truck because it uses regenerative braking where the motors turn into generators as the accelerator is released, turning the kenetic energy of the trucks mass into electrical energy that recharges the battery. The truck can slow to a stop without ever using the brakes.
Maintenance: diesel engines and transmissions have hundreds of moving parts requiring maintenance (~$15,000/year). A single AC motor has ONE moving part plus two ball bearing. Everything in the drive train is sealed and requires no maintenance. The Tesla semi has three 500 hp motors and a gear reduction system but no transmission (no shifting gears), just continuous smooth acceleration. As an aside, an AC motor produces 100% torque at zero Rpm.
The average diesel semi is 400 to 600 hp.
Pepsi has 21 Tesla semi's in a pilot program, one of which recently completed a fully loaded delivery trip of 1,048 miles in one 24 hour period using two crews.
The diesel engine was invented in1893 and has been perfected over 130 years. The electric semi has been on the road commercially for less than a year. It will evolve and improve in every way. And much more rapidly than the diesel did.
BTW, do you think making all the components for a diesel engine are pollution free?
@@douglee4687great points, and you’re correct about all of this. The original comment about infeasible charging times and capacities also has some truth also. I believe the answer to be a combination of electric drive and diesel fuel for range extending and on-board charging. Edison Motors has done a god job at proving this out.
This is all new! Wait for another 10 years! dur
i own an electric bicycle and the battery weight is really a huge problem, the bicycle is almost unridable when the battery is off because it weights like fuckin 20 kilos, also it takes 6 hours to charge to full and its condition worsens cycle by cycle. I like to ride it but i made a mistake buying that to be honest.
It will work in ideal conditions, but not when it’s cold outside / freezing temps!!
I want to see an electric semi fetching loads from a mountainous logging camp.
I want to see electric semi running on the ice road highway in AK.
Check out Edison motors diesel/electric hybrids built for logging and other vocational work
Thats funny because they are actually perfect for that, light on the way up, and heavy on the way down capturing more energy than it took to get up. Physics isn't that hard.
At this point and time, electric semi's are totally impractical. You don't go down hill enough to recharge the batteries on a semi when you are hauling 80,000 pounds. That's why we gear down and use the jake brakes when going down hill. I can't imagine what would happen to the supply chain if semi's were stopping to recharge every 300 miles.
He's not saying let's replace all trucks with electric alternatives tomorrow and charge them using the brakes.
He's saying long term electric trucks are feasible for reasons like that, with better batteries of course.
People literally said the exact same thing about gas cars. "Where the hell am I gonna get gas?"
"Good luck using one of those, they break down and there's only one repair shop in the city"
"I don't care how fast they go it's not the same as a horse"
That's not to mention the weight of the batteries in addition to the load. Plus, many roads and bridges are rated at semi's typical loads, electric trucks will be a challenge and require new construction or modifications.
How come people blindly trust whatever Elon Musk says as fact. The first big lie applies to all electric vehicles is : no need for gears! because an electric motor has a level torque curve over all rpm there's no need for gears? My charge is this is a overstated exaggerated claim, just like saying a push bike doesn't need gears because the rider has a constant power output over all rpms, reality is hill climbing requires a lower gear ratio to reduce load on motor, battery, controller etc. This applies to all electric vehicles, semi with heavy loads will require even more gears for both climbing or descending down a hill to recharge without runaway, for an motor (electric or Ice, whatever) to remain dominant over load requires reduction gears for hills, then when on flat surfaces a higher ratio should be selected to reduce rpm and frictional losses etc that go along with higher rpm, for an easy understood example: a battery powered drill requires at least 2 gears, for large loads, ie large diameter drill bit need lower drilling rpm to be able to provide more torque whereas smaller diameter drilling needs higher rpms and less torque, if electric drill motors can benefit from gears, how much more necessary for automotive due to load variations?
People are being Scammed ignoring by that point alone never mind the need to carry along large battery packs with very poor power to weight ratio. I think electric car manufacturers thinks simular to Flat Earther's either dumb or willfully oblivious to reality, ironically that applies even to Mr Spaceman himself Elon Musk, He is very good at selling a lie more that any other basic fundamental engineering skills or concepts, so my question is why do we accept everything Elon Musk claims in blind faith, just because Elon says its a good idea to live multi planetary doesn't mean he is right, in fact it's just another dumb claim.
Most ev’s do in fact have 1 gear. The taycan and the original roadster had 2. A quick google search and reading for 2 minutes confirmed this. The article on unitedautosonline broke it down very easily. I get that ev’s have their problems: not as good range, not as fast to “fill up”, the grid isn’t ready, not as good in the super cold, the fires are objectively worse for the environment… but each of these claims is exaggerated worse than the hippies exaggerate how their Tesla will save the world. And people also tend to forget how expensive/hard it is to own a gas car. Just yesterday I had to replace the battery for my gas car after my car wouldn’t start in freezing rain. It want even that cold, the batteries for gas cars just suck. 1 year ago I had to replace the transmission on a 7 year old car (luckily my warranty wasn’t quite expired and I didn’t have to front the 11000 dollar bill. The engine also burns over a liter of oil every month but Hyundai said it’s “within tolerance” and won’t do anything about it.
TL/DR: do a google search before trashing something and stop pretending your shit doesn’t stink.
We would all die in less than 3 months if trucks stopped rolling
When " Air Force One" becomes all Electric....then I might change my mind about Heavy electric vehicles
EXACTLY!
So, how many jet powered semi's are there on the road?
That's great. Make a hybrid truck then. Battery technology and infrastructure aren't ready.
You're thinking way too short term. Imagine if Henry Ford had the same mindset.
@@thebenevolentsun6575 Apples to oranges. Electric doesn't offer anything hybrid doesn't offer, in the practical sense.
@@DB-fn3fz Yes it does though. Neither did cars at the time. They were smaller, more uncomfortable, slower and generally more inconvenient in everyway.
All cars will be electric in the future, whether that's in 10 years or 100 it's undeniable.
Gas cars come with so much baggage that electric cars don't. Dont get me wrong, as the technology stands now I would never get an electric vehicle, but 10-20 years from now I can't see it any other way.
@@thebenevolentsun6575 None of this changes the fact that we currently possess the technology to ease the transition into full EV (hybrid), that allows us to continue developing in EV development and infrastructure while using the most efficient technology for today's world. Nobody said EV's will be inefficient forever. But right now, they are a waste of energy and resources because adoption is moving faster than development. If Henry Ford were able to machine-assist the horse to make transportation more efficient, then this analogy could be valid.
@@thebenevolentsun6575 right now, hybrid is more efficient. That's all that matters.
How fest can you re-charge !?
Fueling us 15 min and back on the road …
😂exactly ❤
From an article on Pepsi's fleet of 21 Tesla semis: "It takes less than half an hour to top up a Tesla Semi electric rig to 95% battery capacity on the dedicated 750kW Megacharger stations that Pepsi uses for them, says one Semi driver. The trucks run for 12 hours a day, according to the beverage giant, while some go on trips that are as long as 450 miles." Aug 5, 2023
What happens when it is 20 degrees in the mountains?
How much heavier is it than a diesel truck.
I drive truck in Canada we have a couple electric Volvos no driver wants that little range and they loose half there power in minus 5 below and worse in the real cold no thanks l take my cat anydays
Just give it some years. EV's are still in baby shoes
Tesla does not have those issues, they also have twice the power of your diesel
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1/16/24 Ask the stranded Tesla drivers in Chicago what they think of their EVs?
Diesel trucks are more efficient in cold conditions we all know how battery's react
Yes money makes you know everything 😅😂
I smoked a Dual Motor Model 3 recently, I have seen another Tesla phantom braking in front of me, I have seen the panel gaps of another model 3 parked next to me.
Then I smoke them twice in to last week with my 700 mile range (before the fuel light comes up), then I don't need an hour to fill up.
Okay, but first solve the problem of low energy density, so that you don't have to spend 20 minutes on charging after every 250km, because few people have time for that. I am confident in the future of the electric vehicle, but we are not there yet. In cities they're great, but long distances are a pain.
The Tesla semi's range is 800 kilometers (500 MI) fully loaded.
From an article written about Pepsi's semi experience (they have 21 Tesla semi's) "It takes less than half an hour to top up a Tesla Semi electric rig to 95% battery capacity on the dedicated 750kW Megacharger stations that Pepsi uses for them, says one Semi driver. The trucks run for 12 hours a day, according to the beverage giant, while some go on trips that are as long as 450 miles.Aug 5, 2023"
Ohh just like the toy car pressure pulling back made them go 💪🤔
It all comes down to range and time and cost to refuel.
Actually the best option would be a hybrid truck, that's what a locomotive is.
You have a diesel engine that runs a generator that charges a small battery pack that runs the electric motors and they could back charge the battery as well.
After five years of taking i do not see any of that electric truck 😂
Greatest snake oil salesman to ever live
It's not snake oil if it works though.
His cars work, they're fast and they charge fast. Obviously the technology isn't there for a full change but it will be soon (thanks to Elon and his team of engineers)
@@thebenevolentsun6575 you obviously have no education on the matter. You might want to watch a video on cobalt slave children in the Congo or what happens to an e.v. when it gets wet or you might want to educate yourself on how our electrical grid is already collapsing in some areas because of this nonsense.
You might want to take that Kool aid and sit it down just long enough to educate yourself.
@@Gen-Atari-X I never said he was a great guy lol. The phone you're using to type this message is built by slaves. The clothes on your back built by slaves.
Like I said at worst he's an amoral engineer. But you can't say he's bad at what he does.
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Also ask the stranded EV Tesla drivers in Chicago over the weekend.
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Jake brakes and gear hold back work just fine
He's just pointing out the facts he's not mocking anything
Lol. He's telling the story from his perspective. He sells electric cars and semis. Don't be a fool saying he's objectively telling it like it is. Plz don't be a 🤡.
So cost effective, love the prickly face
Hybrid diesel electric would make sense.
Do the tires wear faster?
Correct if the conditions are ideal but they never are. Mountains in particular cause their own weather and temperature extremes. Not saying electric is bad but it does have a way to go before it can compete with conventional diesel.
With 1500 HP, instant torque, and individual computer controlled, anti-skid, anti-wheel lock, torque control to right and left wheels the Tesla semi is far superior to diesel. According to Elon, the semi is jack knife proof.
"High Toe Potential Energy". That's a new one on me.
Good 👌 efforts 👌 🎉
What happened in the winter with lower temperatures with the electric semi???
If it makes it up.
Elon for President 😮
Yeah Elon tell the that we need electric semis that are subsidized by we the taxpayers
I think a hybrid semi would be a nice compromise just for the braking factor alone .
The robot whistled
How much time does it take to swap trailers? Most of the country is flat. Would it make sense to change to a energy recovery tractor before entering mountainous areas?
Until it starts freezing😂😂
It just makes more sense to be a hybrid. Diesel for going up the hill. Electric ⚡️ on the way down. Using both methods for the most efficiency. And lowering cost
❤solar panels on top of trucks!❤
Split alternator and double power sources one proples and the other charges and when it runs low it auto switches theres a solution sir
Sure Elon sure
I’ve been an hybrid owner since 2005 and electric car owners since 2018 please Elon unless you eliminate range anxiety there will always be doubt but I love it. I wouldn’t have it any other way I converted along time ago no regrets I only spend money on gas on my 2006 MX five because I want to.
Elon What is Going on with The hair? 🙀😭😦😧😲😔 😂
Run both trucks from Maine to California and see which one does better!
Could you imagine the draw to the electrical grid, if we had these everywhere. Yikes
Seems like a Great thing in limited roles.
Jake brakes have entered the chat. I can roll off Eisenhower, a 7 mile long 7% grade under control without touching the brakes.
Zero to 60 in two seconds is going to cause many accidents.
I nust realised Elon unintentionally Whistles a lot when he speaks.
That's why you have hybrids!
16,000 pound battery pack! Is that accurate?
More like 10,000.
Just before cresting the hill, oops! Batteries die. Then you spot the sign: Next semi truck charging station 200 miles.
The ultimate green deal fan boy
Interstates go through mountains not over them.
Better fix the snow, freezing temp problem
yeah except I rarely touch the brakes, I uss a lower gear and engine compression my brakes don’t wear out.
WOW, that’s how my hybrid Rx 450h works! The only problem with the Tesla is if it’s freezing out you can’t get the thing to charge or even start.
Lest we also forget states like California and their rolling blackouts. Oh and the charging stations powered by our dirty little friend coal???
No one is advocating against electric vehicles. But we need an HONEST discussion about rare earth mining, recycling them, the practicality of long distance driving, and how climate events affect their reliability just to name a few issues.
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Wouldn’t a hybrid make the most sense? Idk though I’m not an engineer.
Energy density of diesel is 40 times greater than lithium batteries. Diesel oil is readily available and cheap to produce. 😂
And safety no over heating brakes😊
Allow Both it is a choice
Hey Elon, do you realize how ridiculously stupid that thing looks?
Good Elon 👍 Battery Acid and Electric trucks more difficult to ♻️ However it's still more Harmful to the Environment with much respect God Bless you
And ev's batteries DON'T FUNCTION AT ALL IN FREEZING WEATHER.😂
EV TRUCK batteries NEED to be charged every few hundred miles and it takes 8-10 hours to charge.
OOPS!
Just drive on flat roads... Probleme solved 😅
I have a solution for that ! Elon has to reach me and I will share the idea, I’m a truck driver !
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Hey i think elin is friggin awesome...but electric semi trucks wont work without significant tech upgrades.
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Effective for first 5% failure after that
I think he knows that truckers don't ride their breaks down hills. They just gear down so as to avoid excessive speed and a bad waste of break pads or shoes.
What about cold wheather? Sure did see a lot of Tesla shut down in the last cold wheather storm.
If the cars are just sitting its a waste all vehicles need a good job and a secure fiture or its all in vein
Well when you build a truck and infrastructure thats worth a damn, ill buy one. Case in point...Chicago.
nope, battery packs are not yet ready for all what is expected from semi to do and where they have to go. hybrids are way to go or invent energy source what will not be affected with temperature changes and will provide same or greater range than diesel engines today.
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What is talking about is like dynamic brake on mining trucks but hwy trucks is not same.the idea look good but practical well wait and see.😮
One electric train is much much more efficient than dozens of these electric tractor units. Much greater loads over much longer distances for a factoon of the aggro. Use the units for local work only.
I’m surprised he doesn’t know about engine brakes 🙄🙄🙄
That's great and all. But I wonder how well these things are going to work in sub 0 climates that most truckers face.... Range loss, God forbid if you want to use the heat. This whole idea is preposterous. internal combustion, It's the engine of freedom and what America was built on.
And the amount of electricity it takes to climb the hill you can't regenerate that much power back!
You get significant energy back, with diesel you get zero energy plus wear and tear on the engine.
I don't think he's mocking anything.
Why does he state the obvious.
sounds like a need for easily replaceable battery p[acks to target the intended use this could offer the the improvement in recharging times that bring refueling into the timeframe of a ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) powered vehicle.
Doesn't he own a comb??..
Funny all he’s trucks sent to peips where RECALLED FOR BRAKES
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It’s called engine braking down hill.
Regenerative braking.
@@georgerivera9220 I’m talking about gas engines. They don’t have to use their brakes. Screw electric.
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He did not invent that technology
You no it's effective point about electric saves money they build stations to charge old school is done
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Hit like if you love Tesla more than FORD
I had a Ford, I was driving with my Sister and she said, my gosh, it is only 2 years old it sounds like a tin can. I traded it in.
Awesome, except you put a really stupid cab on top of it in a bid to look edgy and new. Edison Motors was thinking of taking the Tesla truck and putting a normal cab on it, more suited to heavy duty operation. Luckily for them, you took too long, and they built the entire thing. It’s edgy because it looks like old school ideas. It can eat your blob for lunch.
Elon y not make a high bird where the diesel works like a train ? and I understand propane can burn simultaneously with diesel that would make it burn cleaner or use a mixture of biodiesel/protrulum diesel or puer bio. Ps does the top of the trailer have solar panels on top?
So why not design for the best of both worlds. It's called a hybrid
Hybrids are unnecessarily complicated and adds weight.
I can't grasp why a better Alternator cant be Created that charges the Batteries like they do now? I have asked a few "Brilliant" minded people and was informed it is because the amount of Energy they frictionally create is to much drag on the output and therefore negates itself with insufficient charging ability.
I say, why Not then have multiple charging capibilities from Wind inlet turbines, solar and also a device(dont laugh) a Whined Up reverse tension by Spring that can Lock in the tension and release for motion like the reverse whind up toys we had as kids?? It worked for them?
Why couldn't that apply in a larger scale to propel a Vehicle?? Scoffers can laugh now. But think about.
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Yeah and your cyber trucks are not getting 310 miles on a full charge and are averaging in the 260's, off by 20%.
So no heat when breaking a 90,000 pound truck with a motor?
Not much heat with a Tesla Semi. The motors are cooled.
No, the three 500 HP motors turn into generators and recharge the battery. There is some heat produced from the current flow, but negligible compared to the wasted energy of a Jake brake and air brakes.
Consider, the semi has 1,500 HP of braking capacity with zero wear and tear on the motor.