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To: Wilderness Conservative
As a former trucker Id like to know how this rig does with a full load in the mountains with temps around zero.

We'll probably never find out as this Tesla truck is not destined for long haul over the road use. It is mainly designed for use in short haul round trip daily use.

California has proposed that by 2035 only zero emissions trucks be allowed to enter ports and railyards, so if that holds then there will be a market for these kinds of trucks to move containers out of the ports and into nearby warehouses.

41 posted on 12/02/2022 12:16:24 PM PST by Yo-Yo (Is the /Sarc tag really necessary? Pray for President Biden: Psalm 109:8)
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To: Yo-Yo

You’re right on the money.
Just like most electric cars are fine for a 50 mile daily commute. Assuming you can afford multiple vehicles for multiple jobs.


42 posted on 12/02/2022 12:18:03 PM PST by nascarnation (Let's go Brandon!)
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To: Yo-Yo

Any truck that cant work at least 12 hours a day is a money loser.


48 posted on 12/02/2022 12:36:33 PM PST by Wilderness Conservative (Nature is the ultimate conservative)
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To: Yo-Yo

Hopefully they would have regenerative breaking but going down a long hill could overcharge and overheat a battery causing fireworks. Also how many day would it take to recharge?


60 posted on 12/02/2022 2:52:05 PM PST by mountainlion (Live well for those that did not make it back.)
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