Ep. 65: Will Electric Trucks EVER Be Viable? We Argue It Out!

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Ep. 65: Will Electric Trucks EVER Be Viable? We Argue It Out!

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May 7, 2021

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In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre and Tommy discuss just where electric vehicles stand right now, and whether the crop of electric trucks coming onto the market in the near future are viable. Will they make sense to the everyday truck buyer, or what will it take to get EV trucks there?

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May 7, 2021

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Ep. 65: Will Electric Trucks EVER Be Viable? We Argue It Out!

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