Posted on 01/14/2025 8:34:39 AM PST by Red Badger
How Shell's Starship 3.0 is revolutionizing commercial trucking
The Shell Starship Initiative has been on an interesting journey since its inception in 2018, with a mission to redefine energy efficiency in the commercial trucking sector. Starting with diesel engines, the first two versions of the Starship made impressive strides in fuel efficiency, but now with the introduction of the Starship 3.0, we're witnessing a remarkable shift towards sustainability. This latest iteration features the innovative Cummins X15N natural gas engine, which not only enhances performance but also significantly reduces emissions.
Evolution of the Starship initiative The Shell Starship Initiative began with a clear goal: to set new benchmarks for energy efficiency in commercial trucking. The first two versions of the Starship were powered by diesel engines, achieving notable fuel efficiencies compared to industry standards. However, the introduction of the Cummins X15N natural gas engine in the Starship 3.0 represents a pivotal shift away from diesel, addressing both environmental concerns and operational efficiency.
The X15N engine, launched in 2024, is designed specifically for heavy-duty applications and overcomes previous limitations associated with natural gas as a fuel source. It provides similar power outputs to diesel engines but does so with enhanced fuel efficiency and significantly lower emissions. This is particularly important as the trucking industry faces increasing pressure to meet stricter environmental regulations.
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Until it has to go over that hump at the railroad tracks...
Not to mention decoupling the tractor from the trailer when one rolls over.
And Biden's EO's in his first week in office made it harder to drill for natural gas, ostensibly to save us from our carbon sins. And jacked up our natural gas prices (which also jacked up our power rates). That's why I have a lot of decentralized solar now.
Kind of reminds me of something I saw a long time ago.
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I hit a deer once on I-70 in Kansas near the Missouri line................in a PINTO!............
They’ll have to have a transfer station at the California border.
One thing concerns me. Would wide use of natural gas in big trucks tend to decrease the price of truck fuel or would it increase the price for home heating? Seems we are getting pretty well hosed on that already, although it is the best way to heat a home in my opinion.
For their next revolutionizing commercial trucking 20 mule teams with a wagon.
How does it get over railroad humps and city curbs?
How much torque does it have on mountain climbs?
How does it handle speed bumps?
More importantly, what is the range?
The Tesla electric semi is not only in current production but is actually being purchased. A new giga factory is under construction in Nevada to make a tremendous increase in production.
Use by fleet trucking companies makes the electric semi’s ideal for their intended purpose. Pepsi has a trial fleet to deliver to warehouses. One such semi travels up to 1,000 miles per day in more or less continuous service.
The Tesla electric semi is not an R&D exercise, it is real and on the roads
Meanwhile, my diesel Sprinter is 18+ years old with 316 k miles and said to be good for at least 500k.
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