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I keep waiting for the All-electric conversion 800 series conversion package. Could fit a lot of batteries under the hood and in place of the fuel tanks.
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That would be the German 79 Series for under ground mining operations. Most large mines have, or are switching to electric - autonomous haul trucks. So it would sense for those mine sites to also have electric pick-ups.FWIW
That would be the German 79 Series for under ground mining operations. Most large mines have, or are switching to electric - autonomous haul trucks. So it would sense for those mine sites to also have electric pick-ups.
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Electric has been used since the 1800's in mining. Electric haul trucks, some with trolley systems. Nevada to the Attacama.I really doubt you will see all electric vehicles in surface mining for a long time, if ever.
Electric has been used since the 1800's in mining. Electric haul trucks, some with trolley systems. Nevada to the Attacama.
Unfortunately, autonomous equipment is the future. Won't be long until autonomous passenger vehicles are here.
But hey - that's why you have to stock up on Diesel Cruisers while you still can.
I've come to the conclusion that no matter what fuel/motor size you choose the physics of pushing a 5-6k lb brick doesn't change- it will always take X amount of energy. Internal Combustion Engines are limited by design in spite of all the latest efforts. An entire worldwide industry has only been able to give us a small percent of efficiency increase using the latest technology.
So are you saying that a toyota motor from 25 years ago has the same effeciency as a new model? I don't buy that at all.
Also take another brick of a truck as an example: 2006 dodge diesel vs gas. Diesel had a much higher mpg than gas. Same truck different motor
What brand should I get? What's the best blade?
Diesel gets higher mpg because it has more energy per gallon than gasoline. When it was half the price of gasoline it was a no-brainer to go diesel. Now with ULSD that has less energy per gallon and the higher cost of replacement parts (largely due to more stringent emissions requirements) the benefits of diesel make sense for narrower subset of people. Additionally manufacturers have improved the longevity of gas motors to the point that people are pissed if it doesn't go 200k miles. My Cruiser will hit 300K in a few years...
My 2012 Ram3500 Cummins never got better than 15.5mpg empty. The gas versions are less, but they have been closing the gap.
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Only 2-3 MPG difference. Might be a wash as far as cost per mile goes. For a non-commercial (weekend warrior) application I would choose a gasser at this point in time.
As far as a 25 year old Toyota vs. a new model; while the new motors and transmissions are more efficient those gains have largely been offset by increased weight due to the additional safety equipment/requirements. I had a Toyota car 30 years ago and I can tell you it had a spartan interior, only seat belts, and was light as hell compared to today's vehicles. I never documented the fuel economy, but it was around 30mpg. I'd much rather crash in a modern version!!