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by iNerdier 946 days ago
I would counter that it won’t see adoption in cars but will in heavy machinery. It’s a much better proposition for hauling huge loads than tonnes of batteries are (assuming you can’t use a train in the first place) or for things like large excavators. It also removes some of the need for regular filling stations along roads etc. if you can centre the infrastructure around where fleets are based and return to for more cargo.
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I'm wondering if it would make sense for heavy trucks that don't have to travel far, like trucks used for shorter or medium-length trips to move cargo. Things like moving containers to/from shipping terminals and warehouses, or moving loads between cities/towns where cargo trains aren't economical.
This Canadian logging trucker has many excellent points. Apologies, it's TikTok.

https://www.tiktok.com/@freightfamous/video/7294648129654246...