It's also readily available and quick to refuel.
Actually modern engines do just fine in the cold...electric batteries not so much. How much cold weather testing did Tesla do in places like Michigan and Alaska? My cell phone battery depletes at the rapid rate in subzero temperatures. I understand that technology is not directly analogous to EV's, but EV's still have a similar issue which has yet to be resolved.
All of this sounds great on paper....I'm much more interested in hearing the real-world feedback from owner/operators with hands-on experience.
I think too that you have a very narrow view of what a truck is for. For towing/hauling loads in an urban environment, I'm sure EV's will see some implementation in the short term. I think the technology will need a lot of refinement and improvement before it is ready for general-purpose 4x4/truck applications.
It's also readily available and quick to refuel.
Hydrogen is not readily available, it takes a lot of energy to "make" it.
Actually modern engines do just fine in the cold...electric batteries not so much. How much cold weather testing did Tesla do in places like Michigan and Alaska? My cell phone battery depletes at the rapid rate in subzero temperatures. I understand that technology is not directly analogous to EV's, but EV's still have a similar issue which has yet to be resolved.
All of this sounds great on paper....I'm much more interested in hearing the real-world feedback from owner/operators with hands-on experience.
I think too that you have a very narrow view of what a truck is for. For towing/hauling loads in an urban environment, I'm sure EV's will see some implementation in the short term. I think the technology will need a lot of refinement and improvement before it is ready for general-purpose 4x4/truck applications.
Hydrogen is not readily available, it takes a lot of energy to "make" it.
Yes, Tesla does testing in Michigan, and I've owned a Tesla for four MN winters and the experience was way better than my Tacoma offered.
Your cell phone batteries are not the same and more importantly, have no thermal management.