Why Companies Might Regret Buying Electric Trucks

[@paulholmes672]

I wish these charge number claims would contain the other big factor in charging, beside "400 miles in 30 min" and include the wattage and/or KV throughput requirement to attain that factor. Most public multi car (truck) charging stations are similar to Cable Internet topography, they are on one big source circuit that gets divided up each time someone hooks to an additional terminal. I've also heard that some of these larger charging stations, if not restricted, can use up to a small town's electricity total load. We have two large truck stops a couple of miles away, on average there are 50 to 70 (or more) trucks, over-nighting. If they were all on charge, I'd worry about those with pacemakers nearby, the heat load would be something AND will it brown out my house? Most of these so called climate crusaders think electricity comes out of the wall plug, they have zero idea of what it takes to get it there.

[@markplott4820]

see - RUN on LESS semi event.

[@pulentoman7793]

Anyone else thinks this would be a terrible idea?

[@budyeddi5814]

It's definitely a dumbass idea

[@theodorkuvshinikov5397]

Cost of batteries

[@AmexL]

Yes

[@SomKing123]

Tesla overall is terrible idea in my opinion

[@fakecontent5950]

everyone thought ice were a bad idea too

[@hibiki54]

For local LTL, Electric Trucks are great. However, the power required to charge a fleet of these trucks will be more than what most cities can provide.

[@GermanGreetings]

As long as only a part of the fleet is electrical, Walmart can test the practicability, short range against longer range e.g. If the ''Big Ones'' don`t make the first step - who should enable the carmakers, to get better ?

[@markplott4820]

Ummmm, Electric is Already a NO BRANER for Everyone operating class 7/8 Trucks. also Huge benefits in the Class 4/5/6 Trucks & Vans too.

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

As a Walmart shareholder, I approve. Walmart cares more about saving the company money than trying to look green. Why wouldn't it? Tesla passenger cars, largely live up to the claims of range and lower maintenance. Save money, live better. More than a catchy slogan.

[@budyeddi5814]

But in reality they don't though. Nor does it save the company money. If anything is another money pit to virtue signal and become another R&D Guinea pig like Lay's 📉

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

@@budyeddi5814 Lets just try it and see what happens. If Walmart covered their massive roofs and enormous parking lots with solar panels, they could generate a ton of energy. Maybe if the electric truck thing pans out, they can start generating enough electricity to charge them. Lets just see. If could flop. What if it doesn't.

[@budyeddi5814]

@@TheKingOfInappropriateComments that's a whole lot of hopium and wishful thinking. Don't hold your breath 💀

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

@@budyeddi5814 I'm usually critical of people for wishful thinking, especially when it comes to EVs but if a corporation is doing it, I'm interested in what happens. This could fail. Or it could pay off. I don't know which one it will be but I can't wait to have the answer.

[@danjam1411]

They could cut down on wind drag by using side view cameras instead of those ancient huge mirrors! Also, if they want to go for long haul trucking, there needs to be sleepers, but they also need a national charging system, which would mean something as big as the reconstruction act to implement it! We the people would have to pay for it and that probably won’t happen!

[@christofonobrown3659]

It looks like Tesla is selling these Class 8’s at a loss (like they did with passenger vehicles for quite some time) which would give WalMart a great reason to try them out. Interested to see which regions and what routes WalMart will run them on.

[@DarkReaper-or9el]

I recon there's a massive tax claim back from this thats probably why at the moment if you buy an ev in the uk you will get money back for buying one

[@markplott4820]

Truck Topia - TESLA semi does NOT use any kind of Autopilot currently. has Automatic SAFETY & Traffic cruise Control .

[@vicmwaf]

They should have gone hybrid

[@markplott4820]

Hybrid = Horse & Buggy Technology . the WORST of both Worlds. Hybrids have 80% more Maintenance than BEV. Hybrids still have Emissions of PM 1.3 & PM 2.5 particles that KILL .

[@koppadasao]

*WARNING!* All range calculation requires that the Tesla is being operated at an environmental temperature of 20℃. Operation in temperatures below 5℃ will diminish the range significally.

[@markplott4820]

Tesla semi have DUAL very Efficient HEAT PUMPS.

[@koppadasao]

@@markplott4820 Which doesn’t work when the battery is drained… Same difference… The more the heater has to work to keep the batteries at a reasonable temperature, the less range the truck had

[@markplott4820]

@@koppadasao - the TESLA Supermanifold & BMS is very Compact vs others , it can move HEAT/cold to where its needed most. its also SUPER Efficient vs others. Tesla semi can REGEN all way down hill , the brakes remain COLD.

[@koppadasao]

@@markplott4820 Yeah, sure… And elephants can fly?

[@markplott4820]

@@koppadasao - Tesla semi already makes sense for PepsiCo & FritoLay, Walmart & others. LOWEST cost of operation. PERIOD.

[@markplott4820]

Truck Topia - FACTS are Tesla semi hauled Full Load 82k Gross 535+ miles w/ 20 Reserve. in just 8H. in a Test by RUN ON LESS , Tesla semi traveled 1200+ miles in 24H , w/ 3 slip seat Drivers , 2 charging sessions.

[@randgrithr7387]

You think 400 miles per driver at California's 55 mph speed limit is remotely impressive? And wouldn't traveling 535 miles in 8 hours break that speed limit by at least 10 mph?

[@michaeliocca1407]

Walmart go for it. Please be cautious and do not go crazy on entire fleet of all electric trucks. Could be a mistake for your bottom line literally.

[@markplott4820]

GOV may Require ALL semi Fleets UPDATED to BEV by 2030.

[@budyeddi5814]

If "ifs and buts" were candies and nuts then we would all have a merry Christmas.. ad there's still A LOT of ifs and wishful thinking here. But of course, the Semi Chub revolutionized the trucking industry by hauling half filled bags of Lay's potato chips 🤡 Also, I'm calling BS on this heap being able to charge in 30mins

[@markplott4820]

TESLA hauled 82k Gross (Concrete K rails) up Donner pass , passed a Diesel semi (80k) going uphill , and Continuing to END Destination. Tesla also hauled 82k Gross Fremont - San Diego 535+ miles in less than 8H, one bathroom break. Tesla hauled 82k Gross 1200+ miles in 24H , 2 Charging & 3 Slip seat Drivers.

[@budyeddi5814]

@@markplott4820 Source; Trust me bro

[@Just_a_random_birb]

Tesla semi can charge in 30 min lol.

[@budyeddi5814]

@@Just_a_random_birb since when? How does an entire semi truck charge faster than the cars😂

[@Just_a_random_birb]

@@budyeddi5814 You are living under a rock buddy. With the help of Tesla's 1-megawatt water-cooled charger. Tesla semi can be charged 0-100% in 30 min.

[@thomasmathew2770]

Wrong news. Tesla is struggling to rectify EV Truck issues

[@markplott4820]

Truck Topia - Walmart is facing another Challenge. in California & other States , Walmart has to REPLACE aging Diesel Semi w/ Engines made before 2010 . they will need to REPLACE with Engines built AFTER 2010 , or purchase ALL NEW BEV semi (which are Eligible w/ 30% FED Incentive). CA will NOT allow or REGISTER any semi made after 2010. CHP will Fine & Impound vehicles after 2010. this took Effect LAST YEAR 2023 in January.

[@irvinstruckinggroupse]

They have to push it forward! I mean it!

[@SnappyWasHere]

This would be a huge win for them if they installed chargers at the docks at the store. Charge while truck has to be stopped anyways and then they could run to stores much farther from the warehouses.

[@gamerfan8445]

One problem. It will take up space for incoming truck while recharging.

[@robertfranki5477]

Where are they going to recharge the trucks?

[@KIRKOD]

There are companies that set up charging stations. If every walmart has a few of those or even just two it will be worth it, I think, idk Im not an expert.

[@markplott4820]

WALMART Depot & Stores already SOLAR powered. Pepsico & Fritolay in CA Already 100% RENEWABLE , charges Tesla semi for FREE.

[@budyeddi5814]

@@markplott4820 so how many solar panels are required to charge 1 truck 👀

[@markplott4820]

@@budyeddi5814 - DEPENDS , 1x CAB only needs 7x 1000kw pannels , no room . cab + Trailer w/ SOLAR , plenty of real-estate for SOLAR on Trailer. you get FASTER charging @ Megachargers 1000w , and can have pull through w/ SOLAR .

[@hagalhagal9989]

These companies are laughing in our faces. As if you don't need energy to make a truck, and to make an electric truck you need far more energy and rare materials than gasoline trucks.

[@markplott4820]

FALSE , its been DEBUNKED.

[@danger7694]

@@markplott4820 No it hasn't. It has actually been proven that the process to make the batteries alone leaves a bigger carbon footprint than any gas vehicle.

[@russellseaton2014]

Your video title is very misleading. "REGRET Ordering 130 Tesla Semi-Trucks". 130 out of 9,000 trucks. That is 1.4%. They could be the most marvelous or worst trucks in the world. And it would mean absolutely nothing to Walmart. I suspect the entire trucking costs of Walmart are nothing to the expenses or revenues of Walmart. Fix your title.

[@TruckTropia]

Have to be a bit dramatic to make people click 😅

[@Just_a_random_birb]

@@TruckTropia 🤦‍♂

[@clubvillain]

Walmart should've gone with clean diesel trucks from 2019 onwards.

[@markplott4820]

WALMART gets 30% FED Incentive for BEV semi. BEV semi can Charge for FREE @ Depot & Stores w/ SOLAR . BEV have 90% lower Maintenance than Diesel & anything else.

[@bm5906]

You are throwing unfounded doubts about Tesla. Sounds like you own stock in Cummins, Peterbuilt, and Mack.

[@TruckTropia]

I might 😂

[@user-zt6bt8dp2c]

No infrastructure to charge them on the road is not unfounded doubt

[@AmexL]

Here come the Musk and EV fanboys

[@jammiedodger7040]

Electric vehicles belong in the scrapyard.

[@FikrieFarizi]

cdfgv yes