Electrifying Heavy-Duty Trucks: Challenges and Innovations

This chapter explores the shift towards electric heavy-duty trucks, focusing on class eight vehicles and the technological and infrastructural hurdles to their adoption. It highlights the economic implications for various trucking ownership models, particularly emphasizing the struggles of small owner-operators and the urgency of transitioning to zero-emission solutions. The discussion also addresses regulatory issues and the essential role of charging infrastructure in supporting this significant industry transformation.