Submitted by Sorin61 t3_z5z70h in technology
aintbroke_dontfixit t1_iy23mu4 wrote
Reply to comment by DBDude in Renault's heavy electric trucks are now available to order by Sorin61
> Does driving large military trucks count?
No because it bears next to fuck all resemblance to civilian driving. I passed my test at ASMT Leconfield when I was in REME and I was posted there so I'm fully aware of how military HGV drivers are trained. I also remember making the transition to civilian driving and realising pretty much everything I was taught other than to pass the test was worthless. I'm guessing you know what ASMT Leconfield is.
> You spend fuel accelerating tons of load, and then you wear your brakes decelerating.
Army drivers might but modern civilian trucks come with engine braking that's capable of holding a 44 tonne lorry at a set speed going down a relatively steep hill. You use that to slow down and the brakes to bring it to a final stop.
> Truckers especially worry about total cost
No we don't because we're not paying the bills. Our employers might but unless there's a fuel bonus to be had we generally don't give a shit.
> Electrics have little maintenance
Oh my sweet summer child. That may be true for a car but not a 44 tonne lorry. The suspension and steering will still be taking a hammering. It will still be required to have six weekly safety checks here in the UK.
> you mainly need to replace tires just like in a diesel truck.
Tell that to all the Tesla Model S owners from 2012-13 where 2/3 of the motors failed by 60,000 miles.
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