Electric trucks

China aims for electric trucks to account for 40% of new heavy-goods vehicle sales by 2030, targeting 1.6 million electric vehicles on the road. The goal is part of a broader effort to reduce carbon emissions in the transport sector, as stated by a Ministry of Transport official.

CATL has partnered with Octopus to construct 30 battery-swapping stations by 2035, aiming to expand electric truck infrastructure.

Asia Machinery Investments Ltd, the official distributor and future assembler of Sinotruk (HOWO) vehicles in Rwanda, has unveiled a new generation of HOWO trucks and announced plans to establish a local truck assembly plant and introduce electric trucks.

Electric cargo trucks have become more cost-competitive, and recent fuel price spikes due to the Iran war highlight their cost advantages over gasoline or diesel trucks. New data from electric-vehicle manufacturer Workhorse supports this trend.

China's CATL is partnering with Octopus Energy to establish over 30 battery swapping stations for electric lorries in Europe by 2035. The initiative aims to expand electric truck infrastructure across the region.

China's BYD has launched electric trucks in Colombia targeting the light-cargo segment, aiming to reduce running costs and sell 200 units by the end of the year.

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Premier Minns announces a revamped EV policy focusing on electric trucks and fast-chargers to address rising fuel costs. The NSW government's 2026 EV strategy aims to provide a cheaper alternative to petrol for road users by expanding charging infrastructure and promoting electric vehicle adoption.