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Optimizing Charging Infrastructure for Medium and Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks

While personal electric vehicles (EVs), electric buses and other transit options are becoming more commonplace, the market for larger electric trucks is still developing. Higher purchase prices, limited driving ranges and access to charging infrastructure all contribute to the delay in adopting larger electric trucks (e-trucks). New analyses suggest optimal locations for e-truck charging stations in Minnesota.

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Model Helps Identify Strategic Sites for Truck Charging Stations

An influx of electric trucks is expected on our highways, but where will they charge? Few public stations today can serve large freight vehicles. The challenge? Fast chargers are expensive, and new ones need to be placed strategically to keep pace with growing demand.

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