High acquisition costs and large gaps in the public charging network are slowing down the switch to electric trucks in freight transport in Saxony - despite high diesel prices. E-trucks have potential where transportation can be planned - for example in regional and distribution transport as well as in factory traffic with fixed routes, explained Dietmar von der Linde from the Association of the Saxon Transport Industry. "Their use in traditional long-distance transport remains difficult at present, mainly due to the lack of charging infrastructure and limited operational flexibility."
"Diesel is still the more robust system in everyday use," stated von der Linde. However, high fuel prices as a result of the war in Iran are currently causing massive problems for hauliers. This is increasing interest in alternatives. However, this does not automatically lead to the purchase of e-trucks. On the contrary: due to the rise in fuel costs, companies are lacking the money they need to switch to electric vehicles.
