It’s actually not that hard to imagine, because the technology is already in the process of changing how we drive. The biggest hurdle will be convincing the public to stick with electric cars and hybrid vehicles, but with a growing number of fleets opting for EVs, that won’t be far-fetched.
In fact, it may become nearly impossible for companies to keep an old-fashioned truck on the road when there are more efficient options available.
To be sure, the transition to EVs will take time and training. But if a major automaker like Nissan can train its existing U.S. dealers to sell EVs how hard can it be to retrain new dealers in other countries?
The fact that you’re now reading a story about EVs in fleet cars means that the public is open to an electric future. And once you’ve let go of the internal combustion engine, it’s hard to imagine ever going back — no matter how much oil is pumping out of the ground.
In fact, there are already fleets all around the world with EVs, including in industries like trucking, rail and mining operations.
And just think about the possibilities for a fleet of zero-emissions trucks. Imagine being able to put a bunch of them on your delivery route. Now imagine how many of those trips could be done without an engine or emissions on your tail as you travel miles after miles across town…
EVs are also better equipped to do long-hauls where fuel costs can really add up.
But if anyone thinks it’s easy to get from Point A to Point B, think again.
There’s a huge difference between a private passenger car and a truck, especially for highway driving. Those differences can be the difference between getting there on time and having to spend money on extra fuel.
That’s why you see so many long-haul trucks carrying multiple trailers with cargo inside. They have to be made in certain sizes and shapes to maintain balance on the road. That’s why you’re more likely to see something with six wheels than two.
And that big rig probably has its own onboard engine, too, one that requires fuel and maintenance just like any other vehicle.
If EVs can work in a fleet setting, then they can work anywhere else…and most people would agree that the fewer emissions we send into the atmosphere, the better off we all are.
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