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Old 11-14-2013, 01:09 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Jyden View Post
Well - if the Germans could power at full size U-boat submerged for 24 hrs. on batteriet during WWII, (and later for that matter) a truck should not be impossible. (Water makes more resistance than air)
Pelenty of room for batteries, and a rigid frame, but the wight will reduce load capacity somewhat.
The drivetrain of the sub allowed for a lot more slip than the drivetrain of the truck would... plus I believe the operating parameters (ambient temps, grades, loads, etc) of the truck will be significantly broader than the sub's... so that is probably not a valid comparison.

I agree it's not impossible, but if the truck is going to be rated comparable to an F-series truck (which can tow its own weight and then some), then it seems like battery management will be a bit more complicated than on a passenger car.
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