Trucking Industry

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Battery and hydrogen-powered electric trucks are considered vital for net-zero trucking, but adoption depends on region, duty cycle and supporting policies.138

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Stated energy transition goals

- Industry bodies propose an emissions reduction of 14% by 2030 and 92% by 2050.145

Emission focus areas for tracker

Trucking emissions can be divided into two main categories:

1. Well-to-tank mainly upstream emissions from production and distribution of fossil-fuels.

2. Tank-to-wake primarily due to combustion of fossil fuels, predominantly diesel, used during trucking operations.

Image: World Economic Forum
Image: World Economic Forum
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