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> A 6.9-liter turbodiesel inline-six engine sends 290 horsepower and 848 pound-feet of torque Seems a bit anachronistic in 2022, no? If you want a ton of powe
by acchow 5y ago
> A 6.9-liter turbodiesel inline-six engine sends 290 horsepower and 848 pound-feet of torque
Seems a bit anachronistic in 2022, no?
If you want a ton of power and torque, why wouldn't you go electric?
- FastEatSlow 5y agoThe school districts/bus company would have to install electric chargers, which while could come out cheaper overall, is still a tougher sell than a standard engine.
- azth 5y agoLong term reliability and maintenance costs need to be proven.
- acchow 5y agoHow do you prove the long-term reliability of a new engine design? An electromagnetic motor and drivetrain is incredibly simple
- userbinator 5y agoDon't forget the batteries... which are not known to work well in low temperatures.
- azth 5y agoTesting, and time. Whether we like it or not, diesel engines are used for many heavy duty applications, such as trucks, generators, etc.