On Fri, 02 Dec 2016 17:29:35 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> How 'bout the 6 big electric motors? then the cables, controls, > computers, etc. Granted, the Diesel engine and trans probably weigh a > ton, and the axles probably weigh a ton. > > > Mitch Haley via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> > > December 2, 2016 at 5:11 PM > > Payload capacity is everything in a semi tractor. > > They're paying you to haul their freight, not your own vehicle weight. > > If you're carrying a ton of fuel and two tons of batteries, you're > > throwing away > > payload because total weight is limited by law. http://www.overdriveonline.com/new-electric-class-8-truck-1000-hp-1200-mile-range/ With its electric drivetrain, Nikola One can apply power and braking to wheels 15 times faster than diesel-powered trucks and is 2,000 pounds lighter. Steering and handling is improved by a torque vectoring system that controls the speed of every wheel. Craig _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
