Electric trucks cheaper than diesel vehicles on long-haul routes

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HONG KONG — Battery-powered electric trucks driving long-distance routes from Shenzhen are more cost-effective than those powered by diesel fuel, according to an expert from a think tank.

In addition to its public buses and taxis, 87% of Shenzhen's garbage collection trucks and 24 to 30% of its dump trucks and lorries are electric, Xie said.

One challenge identified by the pilot programme is that insufficient recharging facilities for trucks meant that drivers had to travel longer distances than diesel vehicles to do the same job.

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Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: ThailandChinaHong KongMacau

Topics: Pilot Trucks Kong Hong Cost Shenzhen Vehicle Routes City Electric Diesel

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Published On: 2025-02-04 @ 11:50:00 (4 hours ago)

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