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Originally Posted by redpoint5
Do you know approximately what capacity battery would be necessary? Would 200 kWh be sufficient for most applications?
Could the extra cost be justified by savings in fuel and maintenance? Not to mention health and noise benefits.
I can't imagine the extra cost being that high once mass production were realized.
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Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner:
https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/school-...ner-c2-jouley/
130 mile range / 220 kWh battery
Mass production is tricky. Someone has to buy the expensive low volume models to reach mass production. Most school districts don't have the money to spend more up front even if the long term costs are the same or lower.
The largest order for the Joule so far came with the help of Dominion Energy. They paid the extra upfront cost in exchange for the school district allowing the buses to be used for Vehicle-to-Grid battery backup.
https://daimler-trucksnorthamerica.c...for-2019-12-17