As global transport emissions continue to rise, the urgency for actionable solutions to mitigate environmental and health impacts grows. This report examines the challenges hindering the adoption of zero-emission trucks (ZETs), focusing on infrastructure, technology, operations, logistics, finance, and policy barriers. It proposes strategic approaches, including expanding EV charging infrastructure, investing in technological innovations to address interoperability, battery weight, and range issues, and diversifying supply chains. The study highlights the importance of R&D investment, innovative business models, and public-private partnerships to reduce capital barriers and attract investment. Clear regulatory frameworks are identified as critical to developing a cohesive roadmap for ZET adoption. With a specific focus on the role of ZETs in sustainable port logistics, this report offers a comprehensive analysis and actionable recommendations to accelerate the transition to a zero-emission transport future.
- Document Type
- Report
- Pages
- 42
- Published in
- United States of America
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents 3
- Abbreviations 5
- List of figures 5
- Executive summary 6
- Key findings 6
- Introduction 8
- Methodology of the research 9
- Background 10
- Infrastructure and technology 12
- Challenges 12
- Strategies and polices 14
- Operations and logistics 16
- Challenges 16
- Strategies and policies 18
- Finance and business models 19
- Challenges 19
- Strategies and policy 20
- Policies and regulations 23
- Challenges 23
- Policies and strategies 23
- Partnership 26
- Challenges 26
- Strategies and policy 26
- Overall recommendations 28
- Unlocking economic potential with innovative business models 29
- Strategic financial instruments to unlock EV infrastructure investment 29
- Electrifying port logistics and creating port-based ZET charging infrastructure 29
- Form strategic partnerships between governments research institutes international organizations and industry 30
- Engaging the private sector and providing awareness of the benefits of ZETs 30
- Implement policies that ensure the transport sector sources its energy from renewable production 31
- Conduct technical and financial analyses of power grids to accommodate growing energy demand 31
- Conclusion 32
- Case studies ZETs within ports 33
- Hainan province China 33
- Port of Yangpu 33
- Shanghai China 34
- Yangshan Deepwater Port 34
- Washington United States 35
- Ports of Seattle and Tacoma 35
- California United States 36
- Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach 36
- Netherlands 37
- Port of Rotterdam 37
- Germany 38
- Port of Hamburg 38
- Belgium 39
- Port of Antwerp-Bruges 39
- Canada 40
- Port of Vancouver 40
- Annex 41
- List of Interviewees 41
