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That’s pure fiction. Even large batteries (100+ KWh) pay for their manufacturing emissions within a few years.

A car is a bit more than a large battery.

You’re manufacturing a car either way aren’t you?

In fairness, I hear that the lifespan of large working trucks is far longer than vanity consumer cars.

To the point where semis typically have more digits on their odometers.

Does that actually matter though? They'd replace the batteries, not the full truck.

Perhaps not, but just something to keep in mind.

not at all, we are talking about replacing an existing vehicle or retrofitting it.