Q. Can electric cargo trucks replace diesel cargo trucks?

Answer

Yes, since battery technology is advancing rapidly, electric heavy cargo trucks will soon be able to compete economically with diesel cargo trucks, according to a study by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), a think tank based in Sweden. Since transportation accounts for about a quarter of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions, a green transition in this sector is viewed as crucial to achieving internationally agreed climate objectives. Battery-powered trucks have been largely ignored as a potential replacement for diesel trucks due to misconceptions about their cost and the practicality of their weight for long-distance freight due to the battery's bulk.