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ndsipa_pomu
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In Europe, wind and solar overtake fossil fuels
I suspect the number of axles and wheels is to generally improve the strength/weight ratio rather than to minimise road surface damage.
coryrc
11 days ago
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Nope, the requirement comes from government standards intended to reduce road damage and specifies maximum ground pressure.
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ndsipa_pomu
11 days ago
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Okay, so there is a maximum. Charging proportionate to the road damage costs would still change the cost benefits of using single large vehicles vs multiple smaller vehicles, or possibly lots more axles.
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