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PlayfulParamedic2626 t1_ixz0np7 wrote

Reply to comment by aintbroke_dontfixit in Renault's heavy electric trucks are now available to order by Sorin61

Tesla has orders they can’t fill. Someone found a use case for electric trucks. They might not meet your needs today.

Computers get better every year. These are the first generation of e-trucks. They’re meet your requirements before you know it.

If they don’t work for you don’t buy them?

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aintbroke_dontfixit t1_ixz11sk wrote

Unless there's a massive leap in battery technology, especially power density, it ain't happening any time soon.

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PlayfulParamedic2626 t1_ixz286w wrote

It will be faster, easier, cheaper soon enough. I guarantee it.

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Lebannendl t1_ixzm908 wrote

Very fast charging of batteries diminishes battery capacity ( basic chemistry).

Charging times will remain too long (> 10 minutes) for at least a couple of decades.

Recycling of those batteries is still challenging.

If those battery packs catch fire they are very difficult to extinguish

The mining of the chemical components is very polluting indeed

So electric vehicles are ok if you do not do long distances (commuting).

Instead of recharging there should be international legislation that the battery packs should be standardised and can be changed quickly. In that case electrical vehicles (cars and trucks) can be a viable solution. As long as that is not the case there is not much gain in them imho

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decwakeboarder t1_ixz5c7r wrote

> has orders they can't fill

"Demand infinitely outpaces production!"

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