The issue is power, with the scenario of the batteries being dead and
only the little Diesel chugging along, however electric motors develop a
lot of torque so it should make it but very slowly.
Which reminds me of many years ago when I drove a 40tonne truck with
230HP up a very steep hill and by the time I made it over the top was in
1st gear.
Hendrik
who only drives little trucks these days
Jim Cathey wrote:
If you are going up a long grade such as Donner
Pass eastbound or the Grapevine (Tejon Pass) in California, could you
make it to the top with a 20 hp diesel, a relatively small battery,
and a full load?
Sure! Can a fully loaded semi make it? I'll take a couple of
slow vertical runs per year if I get 60 MPG (vs 20) generally.
If I commuted over such a pass, I probably wouldn't choose such
a vehicle.
-- Jim
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