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How's all that alternative energy stuff work'n out for 'ya?
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<blockquote data-quote="1wlimo" data-source="post: 910356" data-attributes="member: 16646"><p>Ok vanc I looked around for more data and yes there is a lot of different versions. I could post several links that prove the the electric truck is cheaper to run than the gas, or LPG. </p><p></p><p>There are some real flaws in the working on your example. If you have an internal combustion engine then there are substantial maintenance costs, and you need fuel storage. For propane this means at least one cage, normally two or a bulk tank on site. A bulk tank is expensive. They have not included these costs. </p><p></p><p>The electric truck is also worth a lot more at the end of the time. </p><p></p><p>There are a few things about the electric motor different to an internal combustion engine. They have high torque at low revs so allow smoother starts, and they have a far higher working life than the internal combustion engine. An electric truck with 15,000 hrs has a lot of life left in it, yes the battery may need replacing. </p><p></p><p>I should have qualified my statement to say that in their place ie warehouse, hard standing electric trucks are better than gas/LPG</p><p></p><p>Have you used a high end electric truck (48V or 80V), they are far superior to cheaper versions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1wlimo, post: 910356, member: 16646"] Ok vanc I looked around for more data and yes there is a lot of different versions. I could post several links that prove the the electric truck is cheaper to run than the gas, or LPG. There are some real flaws in the working on your example. If you have an internal combustion engine then there are substantial maintenance costs, and you need fuel storage. For propane this means at least one cage, normally two or a bulk tank on site. A bulk tank is expensive. They have not included these costs. The electric truck is also worth a lot more at the end of the time. There are a few things about the electric motor different to an internal combustion engine. They have high torque at low revs so allow smoother starts, and they have a far higher working life than the internal combustion engine. An electric truck with 15,000 hrs has a lot of life left in it, yes the battery may need replacing. I should have qualified my statement to say that in their place ie warehouse, hard standing electric trucks are better than gas/LPG Have you used a high end electric truck (48V or 80V), they are far superior to cheaper versions. [/QUOTE]
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