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> They're already trialing overhead wires on some highways for electric trucks. Yes, and it's a bad idea. The friction between tarmac and rubber is orders of m
by missjellyfish 4y ago
> They're already trialing overhead wires on some highways for electric trucks.
Yes, and it's a bad idea. The friction between tarmac and rubber is orders of magnitude worse than steel on steel. Electrification alone doesn't solve the problem.
- ZeroGravitas 4y agoEven with that advantage, I think trains will have to work to maintain the upper hand, here's some things they should be looking into: https://www.oliverwyman.com/our-expertise/insights/2017/sep/oliver-wyman-transport-and-logistics-2017/operations/disruption-the-future-of-rail-freight.html https://www.oliverwyman.com/our-expertise/insights/2017/sep/...