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re: GM delays start of EV production at Michigan plant due to lack of demand
Posted on 10/19/23 at 10:35 am to BuckyCheese
Posted on 10/19/23 at 10:35 am to BuckyCheese
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Electric locomotives are generally far more reliable than diesels, cheaper to operate and put out more power while lasting longer.
Not in freight service, which is the majority in the US. Diesel-electric trains have no peer when it comes to hauling stuff and as far as reliability, average diesel unit lasts around 25 years in service.
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As stated, the upfront infrastructure costs have always been the tripping point.
Which was exactly my point, there is no reason to try to build in lower reliability and increase costs when EMD's do the job as it is.
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Posted on 10/19/23 at 3:47 pm to Clames
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Not in freight service, which is the majority in the US. Diesel-electric trains have no peer when it comes to hauling stuff and as far as reliability, average diesel unit lasts around 25 years in service.
Sweet mother of God you have no clue what you are talking about.
You fit in perfectly here.
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