Your average diesel mechanic has no idea how to fix a broken down electric bus. Yes, I know that modern diesel engines have electronic fuel injection, but it’s a far cry from the complicated electronics on an all electric bus.
“Yes, I know that modern diesel engines have electronic fuel injection, but it’s a far cry from the complicated electronics on an all electric bus.”
It isn’t really “complicated electronics” — that all modern vehicles have in their ECUs, sensors and actuators, but it is the high-voltage components that are unapproachable by any technician without specialized training..
“... [diesel engines] a far cry from the complicated electronics on an all electric bus.”
I’ve wondered about the repair aspects of electric power trains. Maybe they consist of a small number of circuit boards or other components that are easily replaceable, and the cars have diagnostics that help identify the bad ones. Same with the mechanical parts which are relatively small and simple and probably reliable.
New cars contain a bunch of other electronic components for convenience and safety.
I drove a Rivian SUV the other day. Unbelievable acceleration and great to drive, but I’m not yet ready to buy a battery powered car.