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The year 2020 brought exciting news to the trucking industry: the emergence of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks from renowned OEMs like Daimler, Kenworth, Mack, Peterbilt, and Volvo. These vehicles are either already available or on the horizon, promising a cleaner and more sustainable future for transportation. However, as with any transformative technology, the initial thrill often gives way to practical questions about implementation, particularly in the realm of truck service operation …

The trucking industry has been longing for maintenance-free trucks for many years, and it seems like we may have finally come close to achieving that goal with battery-electric trucks. These electric marvels have significantly fewer moving parts by 30-40% which reduces maintenance necessary. Unlike their diesel counterparts, electric motors have only one moving part, eliminating the hundreds of intricate components found in diesel engines and transmissions. This translates into fewer fluid …