[Bob434]

A number of years ago it was claimed that trucks could haul freight up hills far faster than diesel ones, and get up to speed faster too. Not sure those are reasons to switch, or even to add to a fleet of combustible engine trucks, but in certain areas where mountain travel is common, it would cut down on delivery times

[TexasGator]

Tesla truck going uphill

https://twitter.com/HinrichsZane/status/1679852113273434112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1679852113273434112%7Ctwgr%5E6b211c005b3db0065d65da5c02c04741c7ae8d91%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Felectrek.co%2F2023%2F07%2F17%2Ftesla-semi-blow-past-diesel-trucks-up-hill-video%2F

[TStro]

Like to see how they handle in the hill country west of San Antonio on I-10
Loaded 18-wheelers drop to 20mph uphill. Nice when the speed limit is 75 and you come around a curve uphill and find one passing another like 2 terrapins in a race.

[Scrambler Bob]

up hills far faster than diesel ones, and get up to speed faster too.
= = =

And they have to go downhill - brakes, or regen? How good?

Quicker acceleration is more stress on the drive train parts and tires. So more frequent repairs?

[Cronos]

Electric cars have instant torque, which means they can generate a lot of power right away. This is essential for climbing hills, as it allows the car to accelerate quickly and smoothly.