Challenging freights status quo
Summary
On a good day pulling a standard 48’ trailer, going downhill with a tailwind, that truck probably averaged 5 mpg at the maximum speed at the time of 55 mph. The constant evolution in freight movement should be obvious, yet it can take years for technologies to win or earn the majority of market share versus the status quo. I recently read back-to-back stories in an industry publication where the first article highlighted all the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) models that are slated for production launches this year. Projections by industry leaders like Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve show market dominance of zero-emission tractors by 2040. 2022 is sizing up to be a very good production year for diesel and ZEV truck makers and fleet buyers as the supply of critical components improves.