Originally published at: NACFE: Diesel hits 11.5 mpg while Tesla Semi runs 460 miles in real-world test - FreightWaves
NACFE’s Run on Less report highlights diesel at 11.5 mpg and a Tesla Semi running 460-mile days. Mixed fleets are the practical near-term solution; battery-electric is trucking’s long-term winner.
Current power grids are being strained by data centers and AI Centers. I wonder how much more cost will rise if big corporations start drawing even more to power to charge their trucks.
There needs to be a more efficient way to charge them before its completely takes over Diesel