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Originally Posted by rmay635703
A maximum braking event brings many big rigs frame and xmbr s up into the yield zone and that is “as designed “
These trucks ladder frames aren’t made to last much more than 10 years in most cases.
Re rails and gliders are common in the industry for this reason
So yes heavy, steady braking or acceleration will cause accelerated wear unless it’s in the design case.
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Having the battery packs integrated into the frame should increase it's durability/strength ala Tesla's current vehicles.