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Despite the anticipated savings in fuel costs and maintenance, recent analysis by Ryder suggests that the total cost of ownership for battery electric trucks may not be as advantageous as previously thought. Infrastructure challenges and other factors may mitigate the expected savings, posing a new perspective on the adoption of electric trucks in the industry. #ElectricTrucks #TotalCostofOwnership #TruckingIndustry #RyderAnalysis

Electric trucks will win no matter how recalcitrant the Truck and Engine Manufacturer's view points are. "Saying one thing and doing another takes a terrible toll. Medium and heavy diesel trucks comprise less than 6% of vehicles on the road, but spew more than half the smog and soot Americans breathe. Billions in investments are rapidly expanding that charging infrastructure. New, private sector infrastructure providers—including Terrawatt Infrastructure, Forum Mobilty, WattEV, Inc. , and GreenLane – have emerged building out heavy duty charging stations." Margo Oge - Former EPA director, Office of Air Quality It doesn't take too much research to find out that diesel trucks are one of the most threatening problems to human life from VERY bad emissions. Thankfully, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are trying to do something about it. Yet, the lobby group that represents most of the OEMs, the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association, would MUCH rather put their interests AHEAD of your HEALTH! Think about that for a moment.... Yet, electric trucks are continuing to push forward. Already, several companies are pushing forward with big investments in EV charging at depots and truck stops. This charging infrastructure is seriously important to the roll out of electric trucks. One of these companies is Vision Mobility client WattEV, who have at least half a dozen projects under way. They are also the infrastructure providers for truck fast charging at the Port of Long Beach, which was opened a few months back. What is important to note is that electric trucks have the ability to DRASTICALLY lower operating costs. This is exactly what she means when she says operators have the potential to save a LOT of money. What's more a Tesla Semi operated by PepsiCo recently clocked up 1,1000 miles in one 24 hour period - extremely impressive!! No hydrogen truck has yet beaten this. Do you agree that electric trucks are the way forward? Do you think the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association viewpoints are helping or hurting those who they represent? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below Thanks to Emil Youssefzadeh Salim Youssefzadeh Rustam Kocher #automotive #batteries #climatechange #trucking #freight #logistics #innovation #sustainability

What are the downsides of electric trucks? Some factors include higher costs, longer charging times, and needing more drivers than diesel trucks. Is there a way to make electric trucks more affordable and efficient?

ALTERNATIVE POWER - BATTERY ELECTRIC Electric trucking costs could be more than twice diesel, report says. Electric trucking presents an enticing path towards sustainability, but at what cost? According to recent findings, the transition to battery-electric vehicles could be more than twice as expensive as diesel. This poses a significant challenge for fleets looking to make environmentally conscious decisions while also managing their bottom line. As the industry grapples with the complexities of sustainability and cost-effectiveness, it's crucial to weigh the long-term benefits against the immediate financial implications. Join the conversation on the future of electric trucking and the associated costs. #ElectricTrucking #Sustainability #CostAnalysis #DieselVsElectric #FleetManagement #truckingindustry

What are your thoughts on the ATA’s concerns about the impact of EV mandates on the trucking industry, and how do you think these mandates could be balanced with the industry’s operational realities?

Trucking Industry Warns: Electric Cars Could Cause Big Problems for Everyone! #alternativesolutions #batterydurability #BidenAdministration #carbonemissions #charginginfrastructure #criticalcomponents #electricvehicles #foreignsuppliers #hydrogenfuelcelltechnology #longhaultrips #nationwideadoption #reducingcarbonemissions #supplychaindisruptions #truckingindustry

The U.S. trucking industry, to its credit, removed nearly 99% of all tail pipe emissions over the past 40 years. It will require a substantial financial investment ($1T) and at least 15 years for the full electrification of U.S. commercial truck fleets. Will the cost justify the real or perceived benefits of conversion to electric trucking? #trucking #transportation #logistics

A Rational Approach For Installing Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Charging Hubs: … between electric trucks and diesel powered trucks, however. … All Of Government” Electric Truck Strategy The new strategy … back from the trucking and truck manufacturing industries, much … Major truck manufacturers and EMA members Daimler Truck and Volvo Group … #truck #trucks #cars

Day 1: Introduction to EV and Diesel Semi-Trucks 🚚 In the logistics landscape, the choice between electric vehicle (EV) semi-trucks and traditional diesel semi-trucks is crucial. Companies are striving to optimize their supply chains by understanding the fuel costs and maintenance disparities between these two truck types. This week, we delve into the benefits and challenges of each, offering insights to aid businesses in making informed decisions. #logistics #EV #diesel #supplychainmanagement

The annual ACT (Advanced Clean Transportation) Expo is the gold standard for seeing and learning about the future of clean energy transportation. I couldn't go but this is a great article that summarize key takeaways from a panel of OEMs that included Daimler Truck North America, Mack Trucks, Navistar Inc, Peterbilt Motors Company, and Volvo Trucks North America. Commercial heavy electric trucks are ready in function... but not price because they the economics just aren't there and consumers are not willing to pay for higher product prices to subsidize the energy transition. For example, Jonathan Randall from Mack explained their "ElectriFi" program, which includes the truck, body, charging system, residual value and insurance, and physical damage insurance. It’s based on a mileage charge, and every month they bill you X dollars per mile over the course of three, four, or five years; then you just hand the truck back to Mack, because they are trying to remove the risk that customers are feeling to adopt the technology. And yet..... Randall pointed out that while there has been some interest, they have yet to sign up any customers. Hopefully it's coming but we're not there yet. Consumers need to apply pressure to the transportation companies to invest in the transition... but are we willing to pay double for transportation? Another topic I'm insterested in is hydrogen. I don't believe it's a reaslistic solution for the time and I think we should invest our resources in more proven technology that gets us lower emissions across the transportation sector now. Jason Skoog General Manager at Peterbilt, seems to agree. He said, "Battery electric is the only real-world technology today that has been a delivery service vehicle, so we all have to stay focused on that. If hydrogen is going be a solution, then you to have more of that infrastructure done now." Check out this great summary article for more details! #cleanenergy #transportation #batteryelectric #actexpo