Posted by Lyndon - AB on November 20, 2017 at 10:01:59 from (72.172.118.156):
In Reply to: Tesla Road Tractor posted by Dean on November 20, 2017 at 09:11:21:
It's a good concept, and it will probably be a major game changer to the linehaul market. The range will allow it to actually be more useful than just a pickup and delivery unit. I don't agree with everything about it though. The visibility it good, but the driver position isn't very smart in my opinion. If you have to pass something moving slow, wouldn't you prefer to be sitting closer to the left hand side to be able to see around something, as opposed to sitting in the middle of the truck? I know I would. Also, a seat for a passenger comes in handy once in a while, i.e. training somebody or rescuing another driver that had major mechanical issues. And with no sleeper, its a day trip only truck. I'm also very curious on how effective the batteries are in sub-freezing temperatures.
For the type of work I do, it will be a long time before a fully electric truck becomes feasible. I run near 140k lbs. when loaded, and put on around 600-700 miles a day. Only at the home terminal at the start and end of each week. It's beyond the capabilities of an electric truck for a while yet.
What I would truly like to see, and I don't know why nobody has tried it, is a diesel-electric drivetrain, similar to a train. You get the benefits of the electric drive, with better fuel economy because your generator engine can run steady at it's most efficient rpm, and you get the freedom of mobility and range of still being a diesel. To me, it's a win-win first step.
Still, despite the current drawbacks (no pun intended), it's fascinating technology, and I'm keeping a close eye on it. As the technology improves, it will someday become the way to go in truck drivetrain.
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