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Charging the Semi

Discussion in 'Semi' started by ThomasD, Jun 10, 2020.

  1. XLR82XS

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    What it needs are mega-chargers installed at truck stops.
     
  2. Antonus

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    I think it is worth noting that electric vehicles "mileage" is severely affected by load, so a reported 500 mile range may really only get you 250 miles under duress, like a diesel counterpart would do without issue, comparatively. So with that said, charging depots would not be able to be consistently spread out, so you may often come across a charger while you are still at 40% battery, but you must charge there because you won't reach the next charger if you go straight through. That would negate much of the excellent speed of charging from 0-70% battery. Thoughts?
     
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  3. MP3Mike

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    No because you would know that at your prior charging stop and only charge an appropriate amount to get to the next charging stop.
     
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    Will Tesla eventually throttle back the Mega charger speed for the Semi
     
  5. SmartElectric

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    Tesla quotes the Semi range at max gross load, which is "under duress" one would think.
    Marked disagree on your post, unless I misunderstood what you are trying to say in the Semi thread, sure, Model X range is quoted without towing consideration, whereas Semi range is absolutely quoted with weight and other penalty considered.
     
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