Electric truck: new ways for a sustainable future in freight transport

Electric truck: new ways for a sustainable future in freight transport

electric truck on the advance: a transformation for the transport industry

Berlin, September 16, 2024 - the revolutionary changes in the transport sector are gaining more and more driving. The rapidly growing market for battery -electric trucks (trucks) is at the center of these developments. While the demand for more environmentally friendly transport solutions is increasing, leading commercial vehicle manufacturers have announced significant progress that should pave the way for a more sustainable future. In particular, a massive increase in the use of electric trucks in road freight transport is forecast until 2030.

Environmental pollution from freight transport is considerable. According to the eco-institute, these transports are the second largest source of CO2 emissions in the traffic sector after car traffic. Therefore, switching to emission -free drive technologies is an urgently needed measure to reach the climate goals. Manufacturers who already represent around 90 percent of the European market expect more than 50 percent of new registrations to be identified by 2030. This not only illustrates a change in technology, but also a change in the way of thinking in the industry.

A central aspect of this transformation is the development of a corresponding charging infrastructure. In order to promote the distribution of electrical trucks, both the operating taxes of the transport companies and the public charging network must be extensively expanded. Above all, the provision of sufficient mains connection capacities is considered crucial. This technological change can only succeed if the infrastructure is adapted to the growing requirements at an early stage.

The creation of this infrastructure of high -performance charging devices is not only a technical challenge, but also represents a social responsibility. The transport industry is already showing how much it is dependent on these changes in order to maintain its competitiveness. Florian Hacker from the eco-institute emphasizes the importance of stable political framework, especially with regard to CO2 standards and environmentally friendly toll systems. However, a departure of political targets could endanger progress.

In addition to electrical drives, hydrogen -based technologies are also being worked on. Although these are still in the development phase, some manufacturers see potential in niche applications. Experts estimate the long -term market potential for hydrogen trucks at 10 to 20 percent. This shows that the transformation can be diversified and enriched by advanced technologies.

Sustainable development in the commercial vehicle industry not only requires technological innovations, but also close cooperation with the transport industry. Research projects, supported by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection, have already started to gain valuable knowledge about the perspectives and experiences of transport companies with alternative drive forms.