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Do you have a source on that? I understand diesel is a very efficient fuel.
by irusensei 4y ago
Do you have a source on that? I understand diesel is a very efficient fuel.
- rootusrootus 4y agoDiesel is slightly more power dense than gasoline, but usually more expensive to purchase. The capital costs are much higher, as are the maintenance costs. You don't buy a diesel to save money, you buy it for torque. Electric is so much cheaper that the only reason EVs haven't abruptly taken >50% of the market is because capital cost remains fairly high and charging availability is still low compared to liquid fuels. Normally, efficiency improvements significantly smaller than the EV advantage result in dramatic movements in buying patterns.
- brianwawok 4y agoAsk any trucker or do basic MPG math. Moving a loaded semi 500 miles is like $260-350 in diesel. Moving the tesla semi 500 miles is like $50 at $0.13 per kWh.
- xnx 4y agoHere's some of the math on diesel vs. electric: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradtempleton/2022/12/08/teslas-new-semi-truck-will-be-great-if-you-get-your-electricity-wisely/?sh=5f090dda2b5a https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradtempleton/2022/12/08/teslas...