Diesel trucking veteran expresses skepticism towards electric trucks due to range limitations and infrastructure challenges. Trump administration pulls EV tax credits for commercial trucks, citing lack of readiness in the US. Edison Motors introduces hybrid heavy-duty trucks with onboard CAT diesel generators, bridging the gap between reliability and efficiency.

UK’s successful commercial EV adoption attributed to coordinated planning and infrastructure. US lacks necessary infrastructure for Class 8 truck charging. Ford announces European EV truck with 186-mile range, unsuitable for American long-haul operations.

Edison Motors’ hybrid approach combines electric drivetrains with onboard CAT diesel generators, providing efficiency benefits without sacrificing reliability. The company receives Canadian regulatory approval for commercial production, validating the effectiveness of hybrid solutions in the market.

Innovation in trucking comes from practical engineering that addresses real-world operational challenges. Edison Motors’ success in logging operations demonstrates the importance of engineering solutions based on operational realities. Practical solutions like hybrid electric trucks may offer a more viable path to electrification in trucking.

Edison’s hybrid approach offers operational flexibility and peace of mind by combining the benefits of electric drive with the reliability of diesel infrastructure. The removal of EV tax credits signals the need for better planning and technology alignment in trucking. Practical innovation driven by operational needs is key to successful technology adoption in the industry.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: The EV Truck Reality Check and Why Edison Motors’ Hybrid Might Be What Actually Works