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    Help inform a study

    Thanks Coaldust, To clarify, I am not part of the research team, am not representing an institution, and am not gathering data for research purposes. I was asked to provide feedback on a study, and it seemed important to run assumptions by real-world users to help make sure the research...
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    Help inform a study

    Hi Caveman, No offense taken. I don't have a dog in the fight (not being paid to work on the project), I'm just trying to make the project better by getting input from real users. Electric equipment has some great advantages, but a lightweight and long-lasting fuel source is not one of them. My...
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    Help inform a study

    Thank you, I didn't know about the Case and Komatsu trials. The Case website is very helpful. Thanks for your feedback.
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    Help inform a study

    That's really helpful, thank you.
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    That's helpful, thank you.
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    Help inform a study

    My hope is that by getting feedback from real users, the report will reflect reality.
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    Help inform a study

    Great point about running the A/C. Regarding how many hours per day: I am trying to figure out what is reasonable. If machines are running constantly or in remote locations, battery is not a good option. But I have no idea if it's common for a machine to run 2 hours per day, 5 hours per day...
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    Help inform a study

    Hi Everyone, I'm new here and know very little about heavy equipment. I am reaching out because I am trying to provide feedback to academics modeling the battery sizes needed to create electric version of construction and ag equipment. This includes equipment like graders, excavators...
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