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mahatmakanejeeves

(57,425 posts)
Sun Nov 20, 2022, 10:50 AM Nov 2022

California Looks to Ban Diesel Trucks at Ports by 2035

California is trying to force truckers to transition to hydrogen- and electric-powered trucks from as early as 2024, but truckers say they have nowhere to fill up on alternative fuel

wsj.com
California Looks to Ban Diesel Trucks at Ports by 2035
An ambitious California plan to require trucking fleets in the state to switch from diesel to electric power faces a potential backup at


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California Looks to Ban Diesel Trucks at Ports by 2035 (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2022 OP
Maybe ports should install overhead lines, like old trolleys, for electric trucks. eppur_se_muova Nov 2022 #1

eppur_se_muova

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1. Maybe ports should install overhead lines, like old trolleys, for electric trucks.
Sun Nov 20, 2022, 11:05 AM
Nov 2022

Only use energy when the truck moves, and computer-coordinate their motions so energy use is minimized.

Or we could just leave it to the free market.

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