JayTee
Nullus Anxietus
Getting involved in discussions is the best way to learn.
2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
I was thinking about Navydivers reply to my sighting of a model 3 towing at a very slow speed.
I see a couple of flaws in his argument.
The tesla charging port is at the rear of the car so he would have to unhitch for every charge.'
Now I can tell you how difficult it is to find a parking spot where you can gain front access to the caravan to rehitch and how people just park in front of you.
EVs typically lose 50% of range towing. Now this was a big teardrop not the usual small bed on wheels so lets be generous and say 40% range loss. It was a hot day so anyone sensible would have the aircon on.
if the Tesla model 3 was a long range it starts with 500Km maximum range. With adults and luggage and aircon on maybe 450 (generous) or even less.
Add the trailer and so range maybe range of 250KM.
So he will have to stop every 250Km unhitch , park the caravan, charge for say 50 minutes , rehitch and go.
Doesn't sound like fun to me.
Regards PhilipA
JayTee
Nullus Anxietus
Getting involved in discussions is the best way to learn.
2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
We just delivered a 150KVA generator and large fuel cell to a premises that has just taken possession of 5 new electric delivery trucks which they’re really excited by - until their Electrician told them their supply isn’t up to charging them so we’ll have a gen there burning diesel to charge them each night for at least 2 months while they spend another $100K getting that small oversight fixed. 🤣
This green future is great! (For our budget)
If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
I was getting some gear at an electrical wholesaler we don’t use very often.
There is a huge sign out the front ‘EV charging here”,and a parking bay allocated to EV charging only,which is right at the front and the most convenient for any customer,which is odd.It should be the furtherest one away,out of the way to let customers pick up gear quickly.So that is also a stuff up.
Anyway,seems the building mains need up graded,and the owner doesn’t want to do it as it is a huge expensive job.
Paul
D2,D2,D2a,D4,'09 Defender 110(sons), all moved on.
'56 S1,been in the family since...'56
Comes out of hibernation every few months for a run
Had to edit out some names but the first truck for the evening charging off the gen.
Sustainable.jpg
If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
I thought Kings Transport have been running a small fleet of EV trucks since 2017.
Kings Transport - Trailer Magazine
They certainly seem to be proud of them from the posts they make on FB and LinkedIn.
Kings Transport & Logistics | Monash VIC
Kings Group claims largest privately funded commercial EV fleet in Australia
Driving Towards Sustainability: Kings Transport's Green Initiatives in Freight Transport
Kings Transport | 4 Aug 2023
Driving Towards Sustainability: Kings Transport's Green Initiatives in Freight Transport
They could well be proud of them but there’s no where to charge these ones at this depot currently that’s for sure.
If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
Sometimes a case of one step forward, two steps back.
I see they posted they intend to install more charging points at depots, so look to be committed to the long run.
One of the early adopters of the Australian converted trucks produced by SEA-Electric here in Victoria.
100% Electric Commercial Vehicles | SEA Electric | Zero Emissions Vehicle
Looks like they have moved on to leasing the Foton T5 now. Woolworths also are trialling the smaller model for home deliveries.
T5 Electric Truck - Foton Mobility Distribution Australia
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