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re: Tesla Semi could be ‘the biggest catalyst in trucking in decades’
Posted on 9/8/17 at 10:46 am to Korkstand
Posted on 9/8/17 at 10:46 am to Korkstand
quote:So, now you're arguing that there would be more vehicles on the road carrying more total weight -or just more vehicles, in general?
With those costs eliminated, the loads can be lighter and still be more profitable.
Have you never wondered why CEs count the number of vehicles in addition to their weight when factoring limits on road and bridge infrastructure? Much less how numbers affect the fluidity dynamics that increased traffic presents...
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Posted on 9/8/17 at 11:00 am to Knight of Old
quote:I'm arguing that autonomous electric semis will be more profitable than diesel ones with a driver.
So, now you're arguing that there would be more vehicles on the road carrying more total weight -or just more vehicles, in general?
quote:No, I haven't wondered that, because it has absolutely no bearing on anything related to my life. It also has little bearing on this conversation. What percentage of highway miles are driven by trucks? My quick research says about 10%. Let's say we have to DOUBLE that by going electric. Are you a CE, or do you know one that can run some quick figures on this? The impact seems minimal, and that's assuming electrics can't come closer to diesels in this regard.
Have you never wondered why CEs count the number of vehicles in addition to their weight when factoring limits on road and bridge infrastructure?
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Much less how numbers affect the fluidity dynamics that increased traffic presents...
Man, you are REALLY stretching this anti-electric argument now
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