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This thing looks badass.
America’s First Electric Fire Truck Visits Hicksville, NY
The new RT electric fire truck makes its debut as federal policymakers consider ambitious policies to accelerate vehicle electrification.
Horses are environmentally friendly.When I was a young lad in 1970’s UK I would see electric milk vans and trucks, I believe from this company https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morrison-Electricar. It’s funny how what was old tech is new again.
Next I predict the return of the steam-powered fire truck.
Only if they’re put to work offsetting a carbon fuelled machine or vehicle. Otherwise they’re just big dogs, farting out methane.
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America’s best selling vehicle goes electric.
Stop Worrying and Love the F-150 Lightning
Here are seven ways Ford’s first electric pickup truck signals that decarbonization has entered a new era.
| Standard Range | Extended Range | |
| Power | 426 hp (est.) | 563 hp (est.) |
| Torque | 775 lb-ft (est.) | 775 lb-ft (est.) |
| Range | 230 miles (est.) | 300 miles (est.) |
| Driveline | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Charge time (150 kw) | 44 min (15-80%) | 41 min (15-80%) |
| Payload | 2,000 pounds (est.) | 1,800 pounds (est.) |
| Towing | 7,700 pounds (est.) | 10,000 pounds (est.) |
| Wheelbase | 145.5 in | 145.5 in |
| Length | 232.7 in | 232.7 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 80.0 in |
| Height | 78.9 in | 78.9 in |
| Approach angle | 25.4 deg | 25.4 deg |
| Breakover angle | 17.8 deg | 17.8 deg |
| Departure angle | 24.2 deg | 24.2 deg |
| Bed volume | 52.8 cu-ft | 52.8 cu-ft |
| Front trunk volume | 14.1 cu-ft | 14.1 cu-ft |
yeah , that's as much as the diesel Ford F-250's
, hard to believe !! , and torque is at really low RPMGreenwashing. Gasoline creates localized emissions. I don't think we should be happy with this being used in cities. For ocean shipping or air travel, I am more open to the idea. And I am open to hobbyist use of legacy vehicles. For that use, I'm not that fussed whether it is synthesized or made from oil.
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In addition to the environmental benefits, I‘m looking forward to the end of the Middle East’s dominance and influence in Western political, diplomatic and military policies. No more endless wars over oil would be nice for my grandchildren. Though I don’t know what the ME rulers and people will do, become sand farmers?Tech change is inevitable. Keep in mind that some regions are forecast to hit parity in 2 years at $100/kWh.
Battery Pack Prices Cited Below $100/kWh for the First Time in 2020, While Market Average Sits at $137/kWh | BloombergNEF
BloombergNEF’s annual battery price survey finds prices fell 13% from 2019 Hong Kong and London, December 16, 2020 – Lithium-ion battery pack
And battery prices are forecast to halve from today's price by the end of the decade. At that point BEVs will be cheaper to build for OEMs and cheaper to own and operate for you virtually everywhere in the world. This is why carmakers are increasingly committing to phasing out tailpipes either later this decade or in the 2030s.
Europe is already starting to see gas stations close in high adoption jurisdictions. We'll start to see that early next decade too. Gas stations, quick lube shops, brake repairs and a lot of independent mechanics will be going away through the 2030s.
As to the topic at hand, I think oil probably has at least one solid bull run after this one. Mostly because nobody is good at forecasting oil demand and the impact of EV growth right now. Should be more obvious in 5-10 years.
