ICE v Electric: Cost and Emissions

[MarzNC]

Hmm, there are more options for a BEV big truck than I thought. Not for long distance, but for local or regional purposes. The 6x4 Volvo tractor has a range of 275 miles.

VNR Electric

The future is now.100% electric. 0% emissions when charged with renewable energy. Manufactured in Dublin, Virginia.

www.volvotrucks.us

 

[Harvey]

Is Volvo Trucks part of Volvo, or owned by who?

Yea 275 isn't enough for long haul. For short routes and in cities, some of those smaller trucks look sweet. You get the added benefit of improved air quality, where it affects a lot of people, in the city.

 

[MarzNC]

Is Volvo Trucks part of Volvo, or owned by who?

Started in 1959 according to the Volvo Truck website. Based in Greensboro, NC. Seems to be a separate company within Volvo.

Our History | Volvo Trucks USA

Volvo Group built its first truck in Sweden in 1928. Find out more about how we've been producing quality trucks for over 80 years.

www.volvotrucks.us

Apparently Volvo was working on a car and a truck in the late 1920s. Has been acquiring other truck companies for a while, including White, Autocar, and Western Star.

Volvo Trucks - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

My NCS classmate's first truck was a White. He's been in the trucking business since the late 1970s. He's a truck history buff. His grandfather was important to the development of Mack trucks. He also is paying attention to new developments such as EV and hydrogen trucks. Moved to all automatic transmission for his company's trucks quite a while ago. They get better fuel mileage.

 

[MarzNC]

Sounds like there is work happening to help NYC taxis move to EVs. Uber and Lyft are supporting the move to EV in general. How to provide charging in the city is a key issue. Applies to both overnight charging and fast-charging in areas where taxis spend the most time.

May 2022

NYC: Electric Ride Hailing, Taxis, & EV Fast Charging

Preparing for New York’s Shift to Cleaner, Quieter Electric Cars for Hire Stepping off the curb to hail a cab. Hopping in a taxi to get home from the train station. For more than a

cleantechnica.com

 

[MarzNC]

Trying to get more EV buses in NYC is also happening.

April 2022

MTA Surging Ahead With Electric Bus Plans

It’ll take a small town’s supply of juice to fuel the hundreds of emissions-free coaches the MTA plans to add to its 5,800-strong fleet. Not to mention all the depots that will have to be modified and workers retrained.

www.thecity.nyc

 

[jasonwx]

I see a ton of Tesla taxis in nyc

 

[Campgottagopee]

Rivian shares skid after EV maker recalls nearly all vehicles

Shares of Rivian Automotive Inc closed 7.3% lower on Monday after the electric-vehicle maker recalled nearly all its vehicles, heightening investor concerns that the company may not be able to meet its 2023 production target.

www.reuters.com

 

[Tjf1967]

Rivian shares skid after EV maker recalls nearly all vehicles

Shares of Rivian Automotive Inc closed 7.3% lower on Monday after the electric-vehicle maker recalled nearly all its vehicles, heightening investor concerns that the company may not be able to meet its 2023 production target.

www.reuters.com

I put a order in for one 3 weeks ago. At the same time I bought a decent amount of their stock. If things go as planned I'll have a sweet truck on the cheap. What could go wrong. Lol

 

[trackbiker]

Apparently Volvo was working on a car and a truck in the late 1920s. Has been acquiring other truck companies for a while, including White, Autocar, and Western Star.

My NCS classmate's first truck was a White. He's been in the trucking business since the late 1970s. He's a truck history buff. His grandfather was important to the development of Mack trucks. He also is paying attention to new developments such as EV and hydrogen trucks. Moved to all automatic transmission for his company's trucks quite a while ago. They get better fuel mileage.

Volvo also owns Mack Trucks.

 

[tirolski]

Seems like Rivian owners are bitchin about manufacturing defects getting fixed.

Clarified: Rivian Service and Towing Policy Changes (10/07/2022)

I think this may be Rivians way of expanding their delivery zones. Rivian has been prioritizing deliveries near service centers, but as those get fulfilled they need to start delivering to reservations holders much further away from service centers. The costs of transporting a fleet of vehicles...

www.rivianforums.com

Who woulda thunk it?