All of these are of course of benefit to the logistics industry , which – if it is to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 – will have to significantly increase its use of EVs . For this to happen , market conditions must be favourable , and the signs on this front are at least encouraging .

In a recent report , called ‘ What ’ s sparking EV adoption in the truck Industry ?’’ McKinsey says “ the time for EV technology is ripe ”, and goes on to list three factors that are set to support the e-truck market through to 2030 :

The total cost of ownership between e-trucks and diesels is growing smaller EV technology and infrastructure is becoming more cost competitive and available . The regulatory landscape is driving adoption , with country-level emission regs to the fore .

BARRIERS TO E-TRUCK TAKE UP A CHALLENGE

At the same time , says McKinsey , barriers to e-truck take-up rates still pose a challenge . The paper talks about how new vehicles must be proven to be reliable before mass adoption takes place , and that employees , dealers , and customers require training around EV use in the workplace .

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