@weeniewawa I'd say that given all the above plus the cost and fire hazard, it's only really useful for milking government subsidies and virtue signaling
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pat (thatcrazydude@noauthority.social)'s status on Tuesday, 30-Jan-2024 20:32:55 JST pat - BowserNoodle ☦️ likes this.
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Weeniewawa (weeniewawa@noauthority.social)'s status on Tuesday, 30-Jan-2024 20:33:00 JST Weeniewawa @ThatCrazyDude since it weighs so much and takes up space, it is only useful for short haul tater chip and pop corn transportation, just like all the current electronical trucks do today.
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pat (thatcrazydude@noauthority.social)'s status on Tuesday, 30-Jan-2024 20:33:01 JST pat <<EV Startup Offers Truck Fleets a Range-Extending Semi for Their Rigs>>
The concept: attach an electric assist module between the tractor and trailer. Bam! Instant electrification.
"What if you could have the benefits of an electric semi truck with extra-quick "recharging" speeds [...]"
Benefits.... Yeah.... 🤣
https://www.motortrend.com/news/revoy-semi-truck-electric-range-extender-startup/