Electric commercial vehicles are the latest trend in the design and manufacture of commercial vehicles. As the world is moving towards cleaner technologies – increasing awareness among the customers, soaring fuel prices, advances in designing and manufacturing greener technologies – are all causing a shift towards alternate sources of power and utilization. Thus the trend for electric vehicles is on the rise.
This trend is highly welcomed across the globe due to the multiple benefits it possesses:
•Much of a country’s oil imports are used for both medium and heavy commercial vehicles. This is definitely a burden on a country’s economy. With the increasing usage of electric commercial vehicles, this burden is going to lessen drastically.
•Nations can develop indigenous technologies that can match their requirements in terms of cost, people’s needs and market trends. This will boost the manufacturing industry of the country.
•Main advantage being a reduction in carbon emissions and footprint, a nation will definitely benefit in its measures towards curbing global warming. Notably, the United Nations has been laying its focus on this carbon reduction for its member countries.
•Besides, a country that spends its budget on importing oil can divert this amount to convert its existing commercial vehicles to electric commercial vehicles. This will increase employment, besides reducing the dependency on oil and foreign technologies for electric vehicle manufacturing.
Current Challenges
A country planning to make a mark in electric commercial vehicles need to evaluate its existing technology; whether it can achieve its mission in the near future. Else, it may have to focus on upgrading the technical skills of its experts by collaborating with global leaders in this sector. The initial investment may be high too, and for developing nations, this can be a challenge too.
Future Aspects
Though the initial expenditure is high, if the design and manufacture of electric commercial vehicles take place on a large scale, it will benefit a country’s economy. Pollution and oil crisis can also be dealt with in an effective way with this technology. A country’s foreign exchange can be better utilized for other pressing needs of the nation. Besides, with indigenous design and development, employment opportunities increase thus will lead to a better economy of the nation.
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