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Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe push in California to have all trucks electric is failing, the electric trucks are to expensive and do not have the rage of a diesel truck, this will destroy California. [KH] economic plan which is [JB] economic plan will destroy jobs, will produce negative GDP and destroy the middle class. The economy is about to change. The [DS] is now allowing [KH] to do interviews, [KH] is destroying herself, but is this part of the plan. Let the people see how bad she is, just like Biden and then have the people beg for someone different. The [DS] is now telegraphing what they are about to do, interfere in the election and they are now blaming it on China, Iran an Russia, right on schedule.

 

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Economy

Electric Big-Rigs Don't Make Sense Even With $40,000 In Tax Credits

 

 

The Wall Street Journal reports You Can’t Buy That Diesel Truck.

California’s Advanced Clean Fleets rule says “zero-emission” trucks must be a growing share of semi-truck fleet sales. California imposes a similar mandate for passenger cars. Trouble is, truckers aren’t buying electric big rigs because they can’t afford them even with $40,000 in federal tax credits. Electric trucks cost twice as much as diesel-powered rigs and have a limited driving range—150 miles on average, compared to between 1,000 and 1,500 for diesel trucks. There are also few truck charging stations.

Yet under California’s rules, “dealers are restricted from selling a diesel truck unless they sell a ZEV truck,” the dealer group reports. The result: “New class 8 truck sales (ZEV and Diesel) were down 50 percent year-over-year in June 2024.” Truckers are driving older engines longer because they can’t buy newer diesel models, which results in more pollution.

Dealers say trucks are piling up on their lots—electric models because truckers won’t buy them, and diesel rigs that dealers consequently aren’t allowed to sell. Dealers say they incur monthly interest penalties on unsold truck inventory that can amount to more than $99,000.

 

Driving Range (AI Generated)

Tesla Semi: The Tesla Semi has a range of approximately 300 or 500 miles. The 500 mile extended-range version starts at $180,000.

Freightliner eCascadia: The eCascadia’s driving range depends on the battery capacity and configuration. The 438 kWh battery has a range of 230 miles for the 4×2 configuration and 220 miles for the 6×4 configuration. The 291 kWh battery has a range of 155 miles for the 4×2 configuration.

Volvo VNR Electric: The Volvo VNR Electric has a range of 275 miles.

Kenworth T680E: The Kenworth T680E has a range of 150 miles.

Peterbilt 579EV: The Peterbilt 579EV has a range of 150 miles.

BYD 8TT: The BYD 8TT has a range of 167 miles.

In contrast to the above EV estimates, the driving range of a diesel semi is 900 to 2,000 miles on average.

 

Despite the potential to increase the range of electric trucks by 30%, the large size and hefty weight of Daimler Trucks’ lithium iron phosphate batteries—plus their lower energy density and poor performance in extreme temperatures—make them less than ideal for cross-country treks in varied conditions. 

 

Source: zerohedge.com

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