I had to look that up - breaks and driving times. The EU generally
requires no daily total greater than 9 hours and breaks of at least 15
minutes every 4.5 hours max (my simplified description). So a battery
with enough range for, say 6 hours would probably be adequate, assuming
80% quick charge. Seems pretty doable with current battery tech.
Compare that with the US: drivers are allowed up 14 hours per day and
cannot exceed 8 hours without a break. That essentially requires double
the Wh battery.
I think I drove 14 hours a few times in my 20s (with some breaks). Can't
imagine doing it now. Two or three hours between breaks and not more
than 5-6 hours per day is more than enough ! Honestly, I don't know how
14 hours can be considered safe.
Peri
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From: "EV List Lackey via EV" <ev@lists.evdl.org>
To: ev@lists.evdl.org
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Sent: 03-Nov-24 21:03:19
Subject: [EVDL] EVs keep on trucking
Mainstream truck builders have been introducing electric over-the-road
trucks. What are they like to drive?
Here are some amateur-produced programs made by a driver for the German
transport service Nanno Janssen, which is investing heavily in E-trucks.
Previously he was associated with Chargex, developing charging systems for
apartment dwellers, but he wanted to drive large EV trucks - so he changed
jobs.
The programs are dubbed in English. As of today there are 6, each around 25
minutes long.
Look for user @electrictrucker at Youtube.
As you might expect with EVs, the trucks he drives - mostly an Iveco and a
Scania - have plenty of power. Often he could easily overtake the Diesel
trucks on upgrades, but road rules sometimes don't allow him to use the
passing lanes.
He mentions a 6-speed gearbox in at least one of the e-trucks. Apparently
it's computer controlled; he talks about regen taking a couple of seconds to
kick in, while the computer is choosing an appropriate gear.
He gets the choice of regen via the brake pedal, or through a separate regen
lever on the steering column.
Charging doesn't seem to be much of a problem since regulations require
periodic 45 minute driving breaks. Some of the charging points have 350kW
fast DC charging.
Germany's EV charging seems fairly well developed. Often it uses renewable
energy. In some cases you get to see the wind machines and/or PV in the
background at a charging station.
David Roden, EVDL moderator & general lackey
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