Volts Electrifying big trucks
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Nov 22, 2024 Raymond Harris leads the Heavy Duty Vehicles Program at the International Council on Clean Transportation, focusing on clean transport solutions. Jacqueline Torres from Forum Mobility champions electric heavy-duty vehicles. They discuss the electrification of big trucks, addressing the unique challenges of charging infrastructure and financing models. The need for robust policies and partnerships is highlighted, as well as the potential pollution reductions. Intriguing insights into innovative approaches for small owner-operators and federal support reveal the future of sustainable trucking.
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Heavy Commercial Vehicle Definition
- Heavy commercial vehicles encompass a wide range of trucks weighing over 8,500 pounds, each with a specific job.
- Examples include big rigs, delivery trucks, refuse trucks, cement trucks, dump trucks, and utility trucks.
Big Rig Electrification Challenges
- Smaller delivery trucks are electrifying faster than big rigs due to shorter routes and predictable charging locations.
- Big rigs are the exception, traveling longer distances and posing unique challenges.
Truck Ownership Models
- Large corporate fleets and small owner-operators represent two ends of the truck ownership spectrum.
- A third model involves companies buying trucks and leasing them, like Penske.