Engines need changing - some (probably) easy ideas to make the game more realistic

[MatthewVilter]

ORIGINAL: Twotribes

Aren't electric engines weak on the power to weight transfer?

Rechargeable batteries have a poor energy to weight ratio in comparison to hydrocarbon fuel. Electric motors actually have very high power to weight ratios in comparison to ICE engines. Electric cars (even economy sedans) have notoriously sporty acceleration. If you haven't yet you should go test drive one! [8D]

[Ekaton]

I like to picture it as the truck driving having to reserve part of the Loading space for food and fuel, so he can make it.
As the the dedicated storage spaces (fuel tank, driver cabin) are already full.

Definitely that, but also repair facilities, tow trucks, replacement trucks, replacement drivers, spare part warehouses, and much more. Logistics on such a scale require a lot of effort, manpower and facilities. If you don't have that, ranges will be shorter and fewer trucks will be able to work that road.