As a leading code storage and logistics company based in Adelaide, we understand the importance of staying ahead of industry trends while maintaining a steadfast commitment to sustainability. While the transition to electric trucks represents a promising step towards reducing emissions and embracing cleaner transportation solutions, we are carefully monitoring the electric truck market to see how it develops over the coming years. What we have see thus far is exciting.
Road transport is responsible for a staggering 85% of Australia’s transport emissions, the need for sustainable solutions has never been more pressing. Freight trucks, while comprising only 8% of road travel, contribute a disproportionate 27% of transport emissions, highlighting the urgency of addressing emissions from this sector.
MDPI have closely examined the greenhouse gas emissions life-cycle of Australian trucks, compared to passenger cars and SUVs and have found battery electric trucks are projected to deliver the largest and most certain emission cuts, ranging from 75% to 85% over their entire life cycle.
This remarkable reduction in emissions positions electric trucks as the optimal choice for mitigating the environmental impact of freight transport.
While hydrogen-powered trucks also offer substantial emission cuts, their future performance remains uncertain, with the potential for emissions to be twice as high as battery electric trucks. This uncertainty underscores the importance of policymakers prioritizing battery electric trucks in efforts to reduce trucking emissions and achieve net-zero targets by 2050.
MDPI’s analysis also sheds light on the challenges and considerations involved in transitioning to electric trucks. Factors such as the durability of battery and fuel cell systems, as well as the long-haul nature of Australian freight trucks, pose significant challenges to widespread adoption.
However, with advancements in technology and a strong commitment to decarbonization, we anticipate that battery and fuel cell systems will become more durable in the coming decades, paving the way for widespread adoption of electric trucks.
as we continue to chart our course towards a more sustainable future, we remain committed to evaluating and adopting technologies that minimise our environmental footprint. With electric trucks offering unparalleled emission cuts and the potential to revolutionize freight transport, we are optimistic about the role they will play in helping us achieve our sustainability goals.
