Major Truck Manufacturers Join Forces in PACT to Accelerate Electric Truck Infrastructure
Three major medium- and heavy-duty truck manufacturers - Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), Navistar Inc., and Volvo Group North America - have teamed up to create Powering America’s Commercial Transportation (PACT), an initiative aimed at advancing electric truck infrastructure. PACT's mission is to bridge the gap between the availability of battery-electric vehicles and the insufficient zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure.
These companies, which collectively represent approximately 70% of new medium-heavy duty truck sales in the U.S., believe that decarbonizing the commercial transportation sector is essential for meeting national climate goals. They stress that transitioning to zero-emission vehicles is hindered by the lack of necessary charging infrastructure.
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WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT FOR MY INDUSTRY?
There aren't enough charging spots for electric big trucks, and that's a big issue. The industry is all about reducing emissions and going green, right? PACT isn't just one company; it's like a superhero team of truckmakers. PACT's efforts will likely speed up the process of getting those chargers everywhere, which is a big win for our industry’s goals - and the planet.
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But - let's not get too carried away with the heroics here. Sure, we all agree that decarbonizing commercial transportation is essential to meet our climate goals. But is the lack of charging infrastructure the real villain here, or is it just a convenient excuse? Some might argue that these companies should put their money where their mouth is and invest in building the charging stations they say are missing. Actions speak louder than words, after all.
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