Re:The Tesla Semi Is an Engineering Failure
by MrBuddyCasino on Sunday August 22, 2021 @11:12AM
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I realize this won’t make a huge difference, but how much does the Diesel engine, transmission & drivetrain on a conventional truck weigh?
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Re:The Tesla Semi Is an Engineering Failure
by mcguire on Sunday August 22, 2021 @11:54AM
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The video assumes the Tesla semi weighs the same as a traditional diesel semi. Tesla doesn't seem to publish the weight of their Semi, which is awkward.
Most of the weight is likely going into the frame and structure of the tractor.
Re:The Tesla Semi Is an Engineering Failure
by _Microft on Sunday August 22, 2021 @11:17AM
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I just copied "Diesel engine, transmission & drivetrain" and "weight" into Google and this is what the search revealed. Maybe this could be helpful?
https://dieselsales.com/diesel-engine-and-transmission-weigh...
Wikipedia has you covered: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power-to-weight_ratio