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Next month, Tesla Inc. plans to deliver the first of its electric Semi trucks – able to haul a full 40 ton-load some 500 miles on a single charge – according to a report by Automotive News.
These massive batteries-on-wheels may accelerate the transition to electrified transport, but those responsible for delivering the power are starting to ask: Are we ready for this?
Probably not, according to a sweeping new study of highway charging requirements conducted by utility company National Grid Plc.
Researchers found that by 2030, electrifying a typical highway gas station will require as much power as a professional sports stadium – and that’s mostly just for electrified passenger vehicles. As more electric trucks hit the road, the projected power needs for a big truck stop by 2035 will equal that of a small town.
Read the full report by Automotive News.
Source: https://rvbusiness.com/electric-truck-stops-will-need-as-much-power-as-small-towns/
