• cygnus@lemmy.ca
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    3 months ago

    I’m surprised (and very happy) that the driver loves it. Getting truckers on board with electric semis is a huge challenge, so if other heavy truck drivers like their electrics that will hopefully help win them over.

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      3 months ago

      I’m not too surprised. It must be quite unpleasant working around a noisy piece of machinery like that.

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      3 months ago

      Most of the drivers of these are also waste collectors. He told me he appreciates that it’s less hassle to operate. No gear shifting, no noise, good acceleration, they feel more nimble.
      I suppose range and accessible of charging ports in particular would be a concern for a long haul drivers but that’s not an issue if you have a relatively (range wise) tour through the city, and get back to and central hub every day.

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      3 months ago

      American truckers especially love their FREEDOM to a stupid degree. I do get the lifestyle of being a road cowboy never knowing where your next haul is going to.

      But they’re also a dying breed, new drivers want to get home now and then and not live in a truck for months without seeing their family.

      There was a good documentary about this a while ago, can’t remember where.