As we report in our September issue, electric trucks aren't new – but a number of factors may mean wider adoption than ever before. A look at some electric truck models old and new.
Electric Trucks Then and Now [Photos]
Navistar's eStar electric delivery truck was ahead of its time.
A Walker electric package car used by UPS in New York in 1940.
Photo courtesy UPS
Peterbilt showed off this electric refuse truck at Waste Expo 2018.
Photo courtesy Peterbilt
Cummins unveiled a Class 7 electric concept truck in 2017. Click here for video.
Photo by Jim Park
Freightliner is testing its eCascadia and eM2 with fleets later this year.
Photo courtesy Daimler Trucks North America
In Los Angeles back in 1936, a UPS electric truck being plugged in.
Photo courtesy UPS
The Smith Newton (2009) was embraced by fleets such as Frito-Lay, but the company did not survive.
HDT file photo from Smith Electric Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz eActros is in testing with real world fleets in Europe.
Photo courtesy Daimler
This Walker electric truck is on exhibit at the Iowa 80 museum in Walcott, Iowa.
Photo courtesy Iowa 80 museum
Companies such as Anheuser-Busch and Golden State Foods have pre-ordered Tesla's Semi electric truck.
Photo courtesy Golden State Foods
In August 2018, Tesla took its electric Semi on a demo trip across the country, including stops at potential customers such as Ruan, UPS, and J.B. Hunt.
Photo courtesy Ruan
Volvo recently unveiled two electric trucks that are being tested out by real fleets in Europe.
Photo by Jack Roberts