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To: CedarDave

They didn’t dare risk the optics of an all EV failing when it was needed to respond to a fire.


4 posted on 05/23/2024 1:24:57 PM PDT by gibsonguy
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To: gibsonguy

Even if the battery gets the firetruck to the scene, I’d think the energy draw for pumps, lights, hydraulics, fans etc. is absolutely massive.

Sorry, can’t use the Jaws of Life to extricate you until we recharge. Keep your finger in that arterial bleed for another half hour, would ya?


5 posted on 05/23/2024 1:32:23 PM PDT by cyclotic (Don’t be part of the problem. Be the entire problem)
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