This is my plenary presentation to the EVS35 (an hour from now) about electrifying heavy trucks. I predict it will go faster than you think!
Please react to the individual slides if you have something to add. #EVS35OSLO
About me
Shout out to Avere for putting me on stage and hosting EVS35
King of the road but offensively unaerodynamic
To this: reduce aero drag in half
That's a massive eTruck advantage
Now about the powertrain
Right now it's a beast!
This is half measures
This is the future! Saves at least 2000 kg
Now about the chassis
Ladder frames are outdated
This is the future
Structural batteries!
And this is still pretty conservative.
Now let's run a business with them.
They will remain more expensive to buy+finance but...
Energy saving!
Gives a good business case, even without energy taxes.
Fortunately we do tax energy.
Which means a well designed eTruck has a great business case!
And it gets even better for fleet owners!
The can divide their fleet up in segments and partially buy cheaper short range trucks while hauling the same cargo!
My policy recommendations
And my summary conclusions
What do you think? Let us know in the comments below and don't forget to hit that like and subscribe button. (I'm joking. But honestly curious about any feedback/corrections you can give.)
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