The situation is a result of how the Port of Seattle operates. Here's
one article that is pretty up-to-date:
https://www.truckinginfo.com/278641/seattles-independent-port-drivers-get-more-time-to-buy-clean-trucks
Most important, Port of Seattle uses independent truck drivers, who
provide their own tractors. About 13 years ago, the city and port came
up with some regulations, the "clean truck program," which were supposed
to go into effect this year, but the deadline has been extended.
Truckers are strongly resisting. Some have invested and complied. Others
say they can't afford to invest in new technology. The truckers say they
get slim margins on loads, not leaving enough to buy new equipment. Some
also claim newer trucks aren't as reliable as old ones.
None of the above even considers e-tractors. That's a hard sell to an
independent trucker who may also want to use their tractor for long
haul.
In my opinion, if Port of Seattle wants to attain zero emissions, they
are going to have to subsidize e-tractors or even provide them and
outright ban anything else.
Clean Truck Program
https://www.portseattle.org/programs/clean-truck-program
Peri
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A yard tractor is nowhere near as challenging as a tug.
And the success for yard tractors has not been good. We will see how BYDs next
projects do.
Or are you not talking about terminal yard tractors? The terminal operators own
those, not drivers. Are you talking about drayage trucks?
- Mark
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On Apr 25, 2020, at 9:07 PM, Peri Hartman via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote:
I don't think the technology is a problem. For example, Longbeach CA is
starting an e-tractor program. There are companies like BYD making them right
now. I believe the biggest hurdle is the drivers. At least here, the drivers
own their tractors and aren't willing to take that big a loss to switch over
right away. What would you do if you made a $100K 10 year investment ?
Peri
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Cc: "Willie" <wmckem...@gmail.com>
Sent: 25-Apr-20 5:47:20 PM
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On 4/25/20 6:24 PM, Mark Abramowitz via EV wrote:
According to a colleague at the California Air Resources Board, tugs are one
area that they have not been able to find anyone that can provide a full
battery solution (which I assume is what you meant, because fuel cells are an
electric technology).
If you know any of these companies, there is funding available. They should
apply immediately.
Seems pretty straightforward. I imagine, if there were enough money in it,
someone would be doing it. There are quite a few starting points. Electric
buses. The coming generation of highway electric truck tractors. Operational
electric ferries. Even airplanes might be considered a starting point. The
CyberTruck.
Wayne Alexander was doing tugs. I think to push airplanes around. That was
quite a few years ago and I don't know what happened to the project. Or, what
became of Wayne.
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