Author: Chris Demetroulis
The past 10 years has seen a lot of discussion in the industry about electric trucks and more environmentally friendly transportation options. This discussion has been driven by concerns about climate change and the need to reduce carbon emissions in various modes of transportation, including roads, railways, air travel and shipping. Truck manufacturers have risen to the challenge by introducing a range of heavy-duty electric trucks, urban e-trucks and hydrogen-electric semitrucks.
The transportation sector in the US is a major contributor to pollution, both in terms of noise and the environment. Despite transportation being a significant source of revenue, generating $940.8 billion in gross freight revenues in 2022, among transportation executives there's now a strong emphasis on sustainability and reducing emissions to address global warming.
