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(Created page with "Semi trucks, also known as freight trucks, transport goods that people consume. Unlike cars, semi trucks are harder to electrify, because: * more energy needs to be stored, for longer-range trips * more peak power is needed The few existing solutions on the market today rely on lithium-ion batteries which contain way too much cobalt to scale up. ==Candidates== ''This page needs more research before it can reach a decent conclusion.'' {{minor|Note: We probably do...") |
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* Would the charging stations on the highway be in locations suited for [[wind]] and/or [[solar]]? | * Would the charging stations on the highway be in locations suited for [[wind]] and/or [[solar]]? | ||
* Frequent stops could also improve [[labor]] conditions. Truckers currently have to drive for 16 hours at a time sometimes - the prolonged sitting is bad for long-term health. However, truck stops would have to be designed to be more enjoyable if truckers are going to have to wait there more often. | * Frequent stops could also improve [[labor]] conditions. Truckers currently have to drive for 16 hours at a time sometimes - the prolonged sitting is bad for long-term health. However, truck stops would have to be designed to be more enjoyable if truckers are going to have to wait there more often. | ||
==See also== | |||
* [[Electric vehicles]] | |||