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"Critical infrastructure" is critical because it has some job more important than being a billboard for a cause. If you can make it a billboard without compromising it's primary function, then great, but obviously EV garbage trucks isn't such a case.



EV snowplows isn't a case. I'd be interested if any discussion of electrifying included plowing.

One thing that's clear: until battery-powered EVs are able to handle real muscular work (snow removal, hauling, plowing, etc.), diesel engines will be purchased, maintained and fueled by all levels of authority. Exactly how will roads be maintained without graders, pavers, etc.?


It's not about muscle. Electric absolutely mops the floor with diesels. It's simple battery capacity.




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