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Originally Posted by redpoint5
Well EV trucks solve both the problem of low speed, and the problem of poor efficiency. The main consideration then becomes turning around the truck as quickly as possible.
I wish I knew something about the trucking industry because I think EVs could be a gamechanger for short-medium hauling. Would be great to snatch up those contracts/routes that would most easily accommodate EV delivery.
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For long haul the next step is hybrids. You get the electric boost accelerating and climbing hills plus the advantage of regeneration braking and going down hills.
For Class 8 EV trucks the industry is focused on drayage (port to depot) and within ports. Those types of routes can easily be accomplished with a 200 mile range and the truck can charge at the depot. They are also generally found in cities where pollution is a big concern.
For light and medium duty EVs the focus is on local delivery and trash collection. Those routes are generally 100 miles or less per day. Again, the truck can return to the depot to charge.