An electric commercial vehicle is propelled by using electrical energy to power an electric motor. In contrast, traditional commercial vehicles use diesel or gasoline to power an internal combustion engine. Commercial electric vehicles can be transport vehicles, such as buses, trucks, or vans, agricultural vehicles, such as combine harvesters or tractors, or construction machinery, such as excavators or wheel loaders.
A Short History Of The Electric Commercial Vehicle
1912 Coca-Cola Electric Delivery Truck 
1913 GMC Electric Delivery Truck
Who Makes Electric Commercial Vehicles?
The following manufacturers make electric trucks:
 | Freightliner Models: eCascadia, eM2 |
 | Fuso Models: eCanter |
 | Lion Models: Lion8 |
 | Mercedes-Benz Models: eActros, eCitaro |
 | Tesla Models: Semi |
Electric Commercial Vehicles In The News
What Is An Electric Commercial Vehicle?
An electric commercial vehicle is propelled by using electrical energy to power an electric motor. In contrast, traditional commercial vehicles use diesel or gasoline to power an internal combustion engine. Commercial…
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Manufacturers: Fuso, Freightliner, Lion, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla
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