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To: DUMBGRUNT

The bigger the battery - the less cargo it can haul. Another huge disadvantage. Inefficient fuel, inefficient cargo space, long recharge down time.


63 posted on 12/02/2022 9:03:29 AM PST by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: PIF
--"The bigger the battery - the less cargo it can haul. Another huge disadvantage. Inefficient fuel, inefficient cargo space, long recharge down time."

Yes less weight, but will a trailer full of potato chips be near that limit?

Tesla says the Semi has three times the power of a diesel truck, though with the efficiency of using less than 2 kWh of energy per mile.

The energy costs for a heavy 3-phase user are about one-third the residential user and the equipment uses LESS copper...

—”What is the re-charge time?”

Does not sound like you can do this at home with an extension cord.

“How long does it take to charge a Semi Tesla? Tesla, Inc. The company initially announced that the truck would have a 500-mile range on a full charge and with its new batteries it would be able to run for 400 miles (650 km) after an 80% charge in 30 minutes using a solar-powered “Tesla Megacharger” charging station.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Semi

That said, if you believe it is all BS, sell Tsla short!
THERE ARE MANY THAT WENT THAT ROUTE...

GOT A HUNCH, BUY A BUNCH!

67 posted on 12/02/2022 9:27:12 AM PST by DUMBGRUNT ( "The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last messa)
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