fjh Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Thought I would post this ! These guys put a shitload of common sense to use here ! Hopefully they go some where with it ! They definitely wouldn't Be hired by any of the corporate type companies they are too logical! There veiws reflect my thoughts for the most part as far as saving the environment they hit the nail on the head! Not sure how this will work out for over the road use as their main focus is logging how ever.......! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73552-common-sense-electric-trucks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBWhite Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Couldn't agree more. I love their planetary rears! As I understand it Mack had something similar to that for years. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73552-common-sense-electric-trucks/#findComment-542131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 They really are good to watch, very interesting stuff Their logging idea makes sense, recharge down hill with logs pushing the load, them drive back up on the already charged battery Only problem for Australia is we dont have huge mountain ranges like the US or Canada And I dunno about the steering wheel in the middle and if that will pass ADR But good on them for having a go Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73552-common-sense-electric-trucks/#findComment-542133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share Posted November 17, 2023 4 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: They really are good to watch, very interesting stuff Their logging idea makes sense, recharge down hill with logs pushing the load, them drive back up on the already charged battery Only problem for Australia is we dont have huge mountain ranges like the US or Canada And I dunno about the steering wheel in the middle and if that will pass ADR But good on them for having a go Paul Yup I agree! Good on them! Right down to earth well grounded dudes with a focus! I question the usefulness over the road also! the Cab makes huge sense as vocational units As they were saying the visibility alone is a true bonus! The Idea of haveing everything generic is a true savings in the logging game! thing is , everything as it is these days is to create more business built in obsolescence is In order for them to have that they must have something to sell after the sale of a unit! there growth will be limited ! they have no captivation not even the Cab ! I believe the repower idea is a sound idea! repower kits makes sense! still a huge undertaking for most thou! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73552-common-sense-electric-trucks/#findComment-542149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 I saw where the Dodge Ram trucks were going to do basically the same a use the V6 Penstar Jeep Engine that will be only hooked to a generator to charge the battery pack. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73552-common-sense-electric-trucks/#findComment-542177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Not a bad looking unit but no I do not like the steering in the middle. Thank God I’ll never have to be in anything like that nine more months and I’m done.Bob 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73552-common-sense-electric-trucks/#findComment-542202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 I've been watching them for a couple months now. In a world of insanity, they do bring common sense to the table. Where they may fail is getting product to market fast enough. Their plan is to make like 5 of these, put them out in the field to work out the bugs, which there probably won't be any, before ramping up production. By the time they get their production going their competition will already be making comparable setups. Me being me, I'd still buy one of theirs first. $90 generic headlight at the local parts store sure outweighs the $1,700 special one on back order. A lot of thought went into this rig. Air ride battery tray. Differentials mounted so the motors are protected in both forward and reverse. Easy/comfortable access to the dash and electronics. Fault code system that displays what the fault is instead of some B's code you need a $$$$$$ computer program to read. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73552-common-sense-electric-trucks/#findComment-542260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 35 minutes ago, JoeH said: I've been watching them for a couple months now. In a world of insanity, they do bring common sense to the table. Where they may fail is getting product to market fast enough. Their plan is to make like 5 of these, put them out in the field to work out the bugs, which there probably won't be any, before ramping up production. By the time they get their production going their competition will already be making comparable setups. Me being me, I'd still buy one of theirs first. $90 generic headlight at the local parts store sure outweighs the $1,700 special one on back order. A lot of thought went into this rig. Air ride battery tray. Differentials mounted so the motors are protected in both forward and reverse. Easy/comfortable access to the dash and electronics. Fault code system that displays what the fault is instead of some B's code you need a $$$$$$ computer program to read. Agree ! They took advice and knowledge from the masses and personal experience! and put it into practice!👍 That said you need repeat business to stay in business There are no captive parts on that unit! That is what the big guys count on there is a method in their madness And it works once you got one your trapped ! whether it be a Pete A KW or Volvo trash its the way its designed! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73552-common-sense-electric-trucks/#findComment-542262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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