Post by UnumOn Thu, 5 Oct 2017 12:42:04 -0500, Unum says...
Post by UnumA semi truck with an initial range of 200-300 miles will be demonstrated
this month. Dimwits on the internet think that is as far as it will
ever go.
When the battery packs of long (up to 600 miles) hauling electrics weigh
AND cost more than a big-rig itself does, the demonstration will be as far
as it goes, pun intended.
When pigs grow wings they will fly, too. ratboy doesn't have any actual
facts, so we get his usual uninformed blabbering.
Truckers rarely drive 600 miles in one stretch,
Liar.
They are licensed to do 10 hour shifts.
That is up to 750 miles.
Post by Unumso a 350 mile range
assuming a meal break or two with recharging would be fine.
No, it would NOT be!
An no semi-sized battery is ever going to recharge in 1/2 an hour, ya
MORON!'
Post by UnumThe diesel motor, transmission, and the fuel on a conventional semi
weigh at least 6,000lbs. Batteries that will take a big rig 350 miles
using existing tech would probably weigh about 12,000lbs.
"probably"???
Citation?
Post by UnumTotal loaded
weight is 80,000lbs max in many places.
No it is NOT!
That is a unique 5 axle rating, ya lying shitbag!
https://mdotcf.state.mi.us/public/webforms/public/T-1.pdf
5-axle truck tractor, semitrailer combinations having 2 consecutive sets
of tandem axles, vehicles having a gross
weight in excess of 80,000 lbs. or in excess of the vehicle gross
weight, determined by application of the formula
in this subsection, shall be subject to the maximum axle loads specified
in column 2 (Normal Loadings When
Seasonal Load Limitations Are Not In Force).
http://www.whp.dot.state.wy.us/home/size_and_weight/size_limits.html
Legal Weight Limits
All Highway:
Single Axle: 20,000 lbs.
Tandem Axle: 36,000 lbs.
Triple Axle: 42,000 lbs.
Each Wheel: 10,000 lbs.
Each Tire:
Steering: 750 lbs./inch of tire width
Other Tires: 600 lbs./inch of tire width
http://www.cargoagents.net/resources/stateroadweightsizelimitations.htm
40' reefer cargo weight should be between 39,000-40,000 cargo weight to
stay under 80,000 lbs gross weight (tractor/tare weight/cargo weight)
In WA / OR / MT / ID - allow for use of super chassis/triaxle on 40'
equipment at additional cost of $130+ per load. Weights = 12,000;
34,000; 42,000; 88,000 Use of superchassis/triaxle will allow cargo
weight in 40' reefers to go up to 47,000-48,000 lbs and still keep gross
weight at 88,000 lbs. Special arrangements can be made for use of 4 axle
chassis which would allow total gross weight to reach 96,000 (12,000;
42,000; 42,000) but equipment rental expense is considerably more than
standard or tri axle. 20' laws in all states are governed by new bridge
law weight which took effect in 1998. Distance between wheel base
determines actual weight per axle and gross weight. As a general rule,
cargo weight should not surpass 39,000 lbs with a total gross weight
(tractor/tare weight/cargo weight) of 68,000 lbs. MAXIMUM BRIDGE LAWS
(supercede all suggested weight laws!): It is possible to be considered
overweight in one or all of the following ways: 1.Gross weight 2.Axle
weight 3.Bridge formula
1. Gross Weight: Maximum allowable total gross weight for trucks on U.S.
Interstates is 80,000 lbs, including tractor weight, chassis and
container weight, cargo weight, etc. Off-interstate limits are typically
lower. Please refer to to the American Trucking Association's "Summary
of Size and Weight Limits". 2. Axle Weight: Allowable gross weight on a
single or set of axles is regulated by individual states. States
typically allow 34,000 lbs per tandem axle and 20,000 lbs per single
axle. Please refer to the American Trucking Association's "Summary of
Size and Weight Limits". Note : Over 50% of all U.S. citations issued
are for axle weight violations, usually the result of uneven
distribution of the load inside the container.
2. Bridge formula: This law sets maximum weights according to the
distance between sets of axles. "Inner Bridge" measurement = distance
between axle 2 and axle 5 "Outer Bridge" measurement = distance between
axle 1 and axle 5(steering axle is axle 1, tractor drive axle is axle 2,
etc.)
To determine Inner Bridge compliance, measure distance from center of
wheel of axle 2 to center of wheel of axle 5. Refer to "Summary of Size
and Weight Limits" appropriate bridge chart (table A or B). Find
appropriate distance, follow row to 4 axles column to find maximum gross
weight for 4 axles.
To determine Outer Bridge compliance, measure distance from center of
wheel of axle 1 to center of wheel of axle 5. Refer to "Summary of Size
and Weight Limits" appropriate bridge chart (table A or B) Find
appropriate distance, follow row to 5 axles column to find maximum gross
weight for 5 axles. example: a) Outer bridge = 37 ft. b) Inner bridge =
22 ft. a) axle 1 weight = 10,900 lbs axles 2 & 3 weight = 27,620 lbs
axles 4 & 5 weight = 27,500 lbs Max. weight, according to chart for
66,020 lbs 37 ft. on 5 axles = 66,500 lbs, load is OK b) axles 2 & 3
weight = 27,620 lbs axles 4 & 5 weight = 27,500 lbs Max. weight,
according to chart for 55,120 lbs 22 ft. on 4 axles = 56,500 lbs, load is OK
Post by UnumMy numbers are all ballpark but not very far off I suspect,
YOU ARE FULL OF SHIT!