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Using hydraulic hybrid technology is a better bet for trucks. They recapture 70%-80%, which is a lot better than batteries, and they last a lot longer than bat
by tomohawk 3y ago
Using hydraulic hybrid technology is a better bet for trucks. They recapture 70%-80%, which is a lot better than batteries, and they last a lot longer than batteries. The economics show a savings of $150k per truck over its lifetime (for UPS trucks). The trucks don't have the massive additional battery weight, so less particulates from tire wear and less road repair.
https://www.epa.gov/cati/hydraulic-hybrid-vehicles https://www.epa.gov/cati/hydraulic-hybrid-vehicles
Garbage trucks can be retrofitted with hydraulic hybrid, for big savings.
https://www.powermotiontech.com/hydraulics/accumulators/article/21884076/hydraulic-hybrid-garbage-truck-trashes-energy-waste https://www.powermotiontech.com/hydraulics/accumulators/arti...