Are electric trucks a highway to a low-carbon future or a dead end?

Nov 10, 2020

New electric trucks of German truckmaker MAN SE are seen during their presentation near Steyer, Austria September 13, 2018. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger - RC1765D0BC20

Electric trucks of German truck-maker MAN SE, but what will it take to electrify more heavy-duty vehicles? Image: REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Dolf Gielen

Director, IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

Francisco Boshell

Lead Innovation, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

Arina Anisie

Associate Programme Officer on Renewable Energy Innovation, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

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