Electric Heavy-Duty Fleets Cost $54,000 Less Than Diesel Counterparts

A study finds that electric heavy-duty trucks are significantly cheaper to operate than their diesel counterparts.

A recent study has found that electric heavy-duty trucks are cheaper to operate than their diesel counterparts, with a cost difference of $54,000 per vehicle over a five-year period. The study, which used digital twin simulations to model the performance of electric and diesel trucks, found that electric trucks require less maintenance and have lower operating costs. The findings have significant implications for the transportation industry, which is under pressure to reduce its carbon emissions.