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Old 02-28-2020, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by merc lover View Post
I'm still trying to figure out how they are going to replace heavy diesel powered construction equipment, i.e. road graders, D9 caterpillar tractors, etc along with diesel powered semi-tractor trucks with "alternative fuels".


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42CFGwtk5rk
Apparently, they will eventually be electric. If Tesla can do a semi every other engine could be electric too I imagine.
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