I bet electric trucks are being looked at, chances are its on the drawing board but not what we'll see them start to talk about in public for some time.
problem is the precarious balance. Its not just private HD's included, but all heavy trucks, like big rigs. So the balancing comes from cost of efficiency vs cost of operation. There is a tipping point where new technologies actually serve to increase costs then they do limit them. You can already tell this is exactly whats going to happen, listen to the rationale.
Once upon a time, to be pro-environment you had to be anti-big-vehicles. This rule will change that," said U.S Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. "In fact, these efficiency standards are good for the environment – and the economy. When trucks use less fuel, shipping costs go down. It's good news all around, especially for anyone with an online shopping habit."
Nothing happens in a vacuum, yes the trucks will use less fuel but that cost doesn't become instant savings. New technology is needed, could be hybrid or some other new engineering solution but that doesn't change the fact that money is required.
Sure they'll save on fuel, but whats the pay back of those savings, you know the new technology will carry a premium...
