Are Electric Trucks REALLY The Future?!

A few weeks ago we leapt at the chance to not only fulfil a childhood dream of driving big trucks on a massive test track, but to answer a serious question. Is it really possible for big HGVS, or heavy goods vehicles, to go electric?! Commercial vehicles like lorries and HGVs, travel roughly five times the annual mileage of passenger cars meaning the potential for improved air quality through electrification is HUGE. However, the benefits extend beyond zero tailpipe emissions. The allure of low total cost of ownership is a major draw for commercial fleet operators who strive for maximum profitability and efficient operations. While electric vehicles are known for their efficiency, we wanted to delve deeper: Do electric lorries truly translate to lower operating costs? Are they truly capable of handling the demands of today's trucking industry? To answer those questions, we visited Millbrook to put those questions to our friends at Mercedes eTrucks. @EverythingElectricShow @fullychargedshow @MercedesBenz @DaimlerTruck_AG 00:00 Big trucks on the track! 01:34 Robert has a go... 03:24 Designing from the ground up 04:45 Range? 06:44 Max Power! 08:50 Lower total cost?! 09:28 Solar depots! 10:22 Charging?! 12:58 Mountain Driving! 14:18 A little landscaping... 14:51 The Verdict! Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: Visit: Find us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: To exhibit or sponsor, email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric NORTH, Yorkshire Event Centre - 24th, 25th & 26th May Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Centre - 6th, 7th & 8th September Everything Electric SOUTH - Farnborough International - 11th, 12th & 13th October Everything Electric EUROPE - RAI Amsterdam - Date Announcement Imminent
Video Summary
This video discusses the features and benefits of electric trucks, particularly focusing on a new model by Mercedes. It highlights the environmental impact of traditional diesel trucks, the efficiency of electric vehicles, and the challenges of charging infrastructure. The presenter shares personal experiences driving electric trucks and emphasizes the importance of transitioning to electric for fleet management. 1. Electric trucks are more environmentally friendly compared to diesel trucks. 2. The efficiency of electric vehicles can significantly reduce emissions. 3. There are challenges regarding public charging infrastructure for electric trucks. 4. Personal experiences driving electric trucks indicate they are smooth and quiet. 5. Transitioning to electric vehicles can lead to cost savings in the long run.
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