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Heavy transport decarbonization: Electric trucks approach cost parity
The heavy transport sector is approaching a technological shift as electric trucks move toward cost parity with diesel models. According to a Carbon Tracker study, the total cost of ownership (TCO) for electric trucks is expected to equal that of diesel equivalents in major global markets by the early 2030s.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) notes that while the initial purchase price of heavy electric trucks remains two to three times higher than diesel, their efficiency is a major factor. Electric heavy trucks consume roughly 55% less energy than diesel counterparts, and the IEA estimates TCO parity for long-distance electric trucks in Europe will occur around 2030.
In the current Spanish market, Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is presented as a practical immediate solution. An IRU report suggests that latest-generation diesel engines using HVO can drastically reduce CO2 emissions with a lower TCO than other alternatives, while utilizing existing vehicle fleets and infrastructure.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] HVO reduces CO2 emissions significantly compared to conventional diesel and has a lower TCO. www.transportexxi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Total cost of ownership (TCO) parity between electric and diesel trucks is expected in major global markets by the early 2030s. elperiodicodelaenergia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In the current Spanish market, latest-generation diesel engines fueled with HVO offer a sensible response for reducing emissions. www.transportexxi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Heavy electric trucks consume approximately 55% less energy than equivalent diesel models. elperiodicodelaenergia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The TCO for long-distance electric trucks in Europe is estimated to reach parity with diesel around 2030. elperiodicodelaenergia.com