In broad discussions, the energy transition in trucking comes down to a few themes – all in tension with one another:
- Diesel will always be king.
- Maybe hydrogen can replace it for long-haul applications.
- Battery-powered vehicles can work for smaller trucking jobs like deliveries but not for 18-wheelers.
- Electricity-powered drayage trucks are a primary focus for pending big shifts in the California ports.
On the “other” coast last week, another contender for the fuel of the future – propane –...