Daimler, Navistar and Volvo have been criticized for not selling many electric heavy trucks, but the companies say the country first needs many more chargers.
Under pressure to cut emissions, truck manufacturers are choosing between batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. Wagering incorrectly could cost them billions of dollars.
The new company, which is aiming to go public this year, has performance E.V.s planned, with Volvo’s safety in its DNA.
Vehicle makers shy away from traditional materials that are hard to recycle, like leather and plastics, and look to repurpose alternatives that still convey quality.
An electrified highway is theoretically the most efficient way to eliminate truck emissions. But the political obstacles are daunting.
Electric cars get all the attention, but truckmakers are also under pressure to shift from fossil fuels to electricity.