As the world grapples with the pressing urgency of climate change, Canada finds itself at a pivotal juncture on its road to a sustainable future. Trucks, rail, ports, and air have long been the lifeblood of our supply chain, yet their carbon footprint looms large. It is time to highlight a new path that leads to innovating and electrifying the heart of our economy.
Much of the world depends on receiving Canadian resources, and we need to deliver them to our customers efficiently and sustainably. We currently do not have the technology to implement only heavy-duty electric trucks for long-haul that can be as efficient. The aim is to examine the challenges and opportunities in transitioning Canada’s freight transportation sector to electric vehicles/fleets for a more sustainable future, and determine the implications for the Canadian economy. The path to electrification in freight transportation needs to be treated as a proper transition, as limited technology is currently available for long-hau