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The Intelligence: Bear up

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Decarbonizing Road Transport: The Lorry Challenge

This chapter explores the difficulties in electrifying lorries and buses, highlighting their significant carbon emissions and the barriers posed by battery size and cost. It also discusses the economic implications for manufacturers and the potential for electrifying smaller delivery vehicles as companies aim for net-zero targets.

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