Large charging plazas for heavy trucks are in the works along the two coasts, but will this prompt truck drivers to go electric?
, slated to offer a range of 310 miles. But the infrastructure will need to be in place before any such vehicles become truly feasible.
The early focus of truck charging stations is on port cities, such as the Port of Long Beach, California.In Europe, where the eActros LongHaul will debut, truck makers Volvo, Volkswagen, and Mercedes are working on an analogous charging network—a task that seems a bit more achievable in the next decade in western Europe rather than North America.
The Greenlane network plans for North America focus on critical freight routes along the West and East coasts, so we'll see these stations first along the I-5 and I-95 corridors. Greenlane also plans to focus on Texas early on, using a mix of existing and greenfield sites. And in the future, the network is envisioned to expand its availability to non-commercial vehicles as well.
. For one thing, there aren't enough truly long-distance EV trucks on the market at the moment, and there won't be for some time. Secondly, fleet purchases will be aimed at much smaller segments even when it comes to semis, with fleet operators preferring to keep their own charging infrastructure.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
5 killed, including one child, in Texas shooting; suspect at-largeLaw enforcement in Texas are investigating a mass shooting incident that left five people, including an eight-year-old child, dead and others wounded.
Read more »
5 found shot, including 8-year-old, 'execution style' in home, gunman still at largeFive people, including an 8-year-old boy, were shot 'execution style' Friday night allegedly by a neighbor with an AR-15 at a crowded home in San Jacinto County.
Read more »
Double shot of severe weather likely across Florida, Southeast this weekend with large hail, tornadoesIt’s no rest for the weary in Florida this weekend as what has been a very stormy April finishes up with not one, but two rounds of severe weather.
Read more »
Texas border city struggles with large arrival of migrantsShelters in a Texas city are struggling to find space for migrants who authorities say have abruptly begun crossing by the thousands from Mexico
Read more »
Texas border city struggles with large arrival of migrantsShelters in a Texas city are struggling to find space for migrants who authorities say have abruptly begun crossing by the thousands from Mexico
Read more »
Texas border city struggles with large arrival of migrantsShelters in a Texas city are struggling to find space for migrants who authorities say have abruptly begun crossing by the thousands from Mexico.
Read more »