California’s Drive to Electrify Trucks Poses Risks: Report
Feb. 27, 2023
As California rolls out its program to convert diesel trucks to electric, a report in Grist looks at the possible effects of the regulations’ aggressive timeline.
It cites financial burdens of purchasing new trucks, limitations imposed by the added weight of the batteries, as well as concerns with charging infrastructure.
The article highlights a logistics fleet operating out of the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
About the Author
Rod Sutton
Sutton served as the editorial lead of Construction Equipment from 2001 through 2025.
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