Electric trucks will soon help to reduce air pollution and the carbon footprint of the logistics sector. Image source: Shutterstock (#254348851).
As Tesla is about to unveil their all-electric semi truck, prolific heavy equipment manufacturer Cummins is leapfrogging them by marketing their own zero-emissions semi truck first.
The Aeos, an 18,000-pound class 7 urban hauler powered by a 140kWh battery pack, is set to release in 2019, with the charging time expected to be tuned down to 20 minutes by 2020.
“These new technological innovations build on our 100-year legacy of bringing the best solutions to our customers, driving their success and meeting the evolving demands of their industries and markets,” said Jennifer Rumsey, Cummins’ Chief Technical Officer.
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