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Semi-Trucks can go over 1000 miles between fill ups. Current technology might work for local deliveries, but will be hard pressed to replace long haul trucks.
by brixon 9y ago
Semi-Trucks can go over 1000 miles between fill ups. Current technology might work for local deliveries, but will be hard pressed to replace long haul trucks.
- dx034 9y agoPollution is a big problem in many cities and ecommerce has massively increased the number of delivery vehicles. Replacing short-haul trucks with electric vehicles can already go a long way in reducing emissions. For long-haul semis, batteries would likely have to be swapped. That way you can exchange batteries during mandatory breaks so that you only need 4hrs capacity. Batteries can then be charged when prices are lowest and used as storage. I'm just not sure where breakeven would be in that case. Assuming you need several battery packs per truck, initial costs would be too high for most logistics companies. Could maybe work if batteries are owned by utilities and only rented out for the duration of a trip. That would ensure they're used properly while not driven.