In Canada, the trucking industry is cautious about electric vehicles — not just Tesla's entry but also its potential competitors — but it may be ready for change, if the price is right. Smith believes trucking companies that deliver within cities will be the earliest adopters of electric trucks, especially short-haul delivery trucks. Tesla was grabbing attention this week, but it is a relative newcomer to the electric truck market. The battery technology for heavy-duty vehicles has been well tested, says Josipa Petrunic, CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium. Josipa Petrunic, CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium, says how quickly electric vehicles are adopted will boil down to dollars and cents.

Source: CBC News November 19, 2017 09:56 UTC