Comments by "Fred Bloggs" (@fredbloggs5902) on "The Tesla Semi is an embarrassing lesson for Mercedes" video.

  1. It was smart to show the uphill performance using a visible load whose mass could be easily calculated, yet as usual the haters are claiming it’s all fake.
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  2.  @jotr.9786  he has a degree in physics
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  3. How is the Tesla semi any harder than an ICE semi to backup?
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  4. Yes, I suspect hydrogen will fail, but real world comparisons are excellent.
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  5. Good point
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  6. A full box is MORE aerodynamic because of the way the cab is designed
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  7. Given that the biggest constraint on making EVs is currently the availability of batteries, swapping isn’t going to happen until that limit is removed.
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  8. The flatbed was just to demonstrate uphill performance, the 500 miles were done with a box.
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  9. It’s hilarious that even now the comments are full of people denying that the trip was genuine and that no semis were handed over…. …even when Elon literally handed the keys over to the guys from Pepsi.
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  10.  @CiaranMcHale  excellent comment
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  11. The cost/benefit doesn’t exist, the negligible extra range doesn’t justify the increased cost.
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  12. Excellent points.
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  13. The 500 miles were done with a full box. The flat bed was used only for the hill climbing demo.
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  14. Please list your top-5 lies by Musk.
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  15.  @glowingunknown5625  The Vegas loop is a success and being extended another 43 miles. Cluelessness confirmed. Blocked.
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  16. 12x Jersey Barriers at 1.5T each is 18T.
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  17.  @davelloyd-  you’re welcome to provide your evidence of what the weight of the load was.
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  18.  @davelloyd-  I guess we’ll find out eventually
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  19. Blocked
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  20. It’s too soon to say
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  21. Go watch the Tesla video
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  22. The shots of the semi with concrete barrier was to demonstrate uphill performance because it proves it’s not running with an empty box and enables the load to be calculated. The 500 miles were with a box. The aerodynamic drag with a box is less not more.
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  23.  @gxd4b1  Tesla clearly identified the different part of the videos, Viking did not, hence all the silly comments. Maybe you should try actually watching the original Tesla video.
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  24. Grow up
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  25. Grow up
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  26. You’re welcome to provide your calculations
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  27. This comment won’t age well, he’s going to post the entire video of the journey.
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  28.  @darylb5564  65 mph to the Tejon pass is too slow?
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  29.  @darylb5564  maybe you should try actually watching the video
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  30. 12x Jersey Barriers at 1.5T each is 18T.
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  31. Tesla have openly stated that Semis are more closely aligned with the goals of the company due to their disproportionate effects on the environment.
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  32. 12x Jersey Barriers at 1.5T each is 18T.
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  33. 12x Jersey Barriers at 1.5T each is 18T.
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  34. 12x Jersey Barriers at 1.5T each is 18T.
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  35.  @billcichoke2534  cluelessness confirmed Blocked
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  36. Please provide examples
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  37. 12x Jersey Barriers at 1.5T each is 18T.
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  38. 12x Jersey Barriers at 1.5T each is 18T.
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  39. Let me guess, you think Pepsi are in on the conspiracy.
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  40.  @jotr.9786  maybe you should try actually learning reality before shooting your mouth off with nonsense. Your opinions are worthless. Blocked.
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  41. No, the cost/benefit isn’t there.
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  42. The semi has a 900 KWh pack.
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  43.  @BlondieSuperdog  Tesla literally showed it being done.
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