• SapphironZA@sh.itjust.works
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    7 days ago

    And regulators. Look at how much trouble Edison moters is having in getting a diesel/electric work truck past regulators.

    Their drivetrain is 100% electric with a diesel generator. The generator is emissions compliant and much more eco friendly since it always runs at an optimal RPM to charge the batteries. But Canadian regulator cant wrap their head around that, so now they are forced to use a traditional truck engine, add an 18 speed gearbox and connect it to the powertrain, which is a lot less efficient and more expensive. Not to mention it generates significantly more emmissions.