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The extra weight is a huuuuge factor. Electrified trucks and freight will likely never be much cost effective given how tires will be constantly worn out.
by thiago_fm 2y ago
The extra weight is a huuuuge factor.
Electrified trucks and freight will likely never be much cost effective given how tires will be constantly worn out.
- trainsarebetter 2y agoI strongly doubt that, tire compound and design plays a huge roll, as well as the driver. I reckon that simply changing the throttle ramp would have a good effect on tire wear (I daily drive an ev conversion and have seen this first hand)
- thiago_fm 2y agoNo "good driving" beats the laws of physics, the extra weight the batteries have will make that happen faster than an ICE. Of course, battery tech can improve by becoming lighter, more efficient etc, then my argument would change, but without those improvements, I don't believe in it.
- trainsarebetter 2y agoFast acceleration from instantaneous torque delivery is going to increase the chance of breaking the friction barrier between the ground and the wheels. changing that torque delivery curve is going to have a huge effect on maintaining grip. driving habits absolutely have an effect on tire wear.