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World's largest EV never has to be recharged (www.greencarreports.com)

submitted 1 week ago by ArtikBanana@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] cholesterol@lemmy.world 383 points 1 week ago (27 children)

The dump truck, at 45 tons, ascends the 13-percent grade and takes on 65 tons of ore. With more than double the weight going back down the hill, the beast's regenerative braking system recaptures more than enough energy to refill the charge the eDumper used going up.

[–] nova_ad_vitum@lemmy.ca 14 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Reminds me of this ropeway thing that Tom Scott covered that doesn't require power input either, for similar reasons:

https://youtu.be/6RiYXI1Tfu4

Niche application but still cool.

[–] Th3D3k0y@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

ARGH Why did you have to remind me that Tom Scott is still missing from Youtube!

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