# Fully Electric Semi Trucks The Kenworth T680E Showcases Efficiency at CES 2022 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-01-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenworth-t680e References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/kenworth-shows-off-its-fully-electric-t680e-big-rig-at-ces-2022-01-07/) & [kenworth](https://www.kenworth.com/about-us/news/zero-emissions-kenworth-t680e-battery-electric-vehicle-debuts-at-2022-ces-in-las-vegas/)  The Kenworth T680E semi truck was shown off by the brand at CES 2022 as an [eco-friendly transportation solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-electric-vehicles) that is focused on making shipping a little more sustainable. The truck comes with an 82,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating and is a Class 8 vehicle that will deliver 536-horsepower along with 670-horsepower at its peak. The vehicle has a [top speed of 65mph](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-9-gt) to make it similar to existing diesel-powered alternatives presently on the roads and is rated to offer [150-miles of range per charge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-cybertruck-long-range). The Kenworth T680E semi truck would be capable of utilizing an array of different charging systems that range from 20kW to 350kW to make it a suitable transportation solution for the present infrastructure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Semi Trucks:** Kenworth T680E showcases the potential for fully electric semi trucks in the transportation industry. - **Sustainable Shipping:** The Kenworth T680E highlights the growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable transportation options in the shipping industry. - **Flexible Charging Systems:** The versatility of the Kenworth T680E's charging options brings opportunities for innovative charging solutions to emerge in the transportation sector. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** The Kenworth T680E highlights the readiness of the transportation industry for a shift towards electric and sustainable transportation solutions. - **Logistics:** The Kenworth T680E presents an opportunity for logistics companies to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining efficient and reliable transportation. - **Energy:** The emergence of the Kenworth T680E and other electric vehicles creates opportunities for the energy industry to innovate and provide more flexible charging options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decarbonized Long-Haul Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longhaul-truck.md) - [Electric Freight Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eactros-longhaul.md) - [All-Electric Mining Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mining-truck-prototype.md) - [Micro Kei-Style Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telo-truck.md) - [All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediumduty-truck.md) - [All-Electric Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-pickup-truck.md) - [Bump-Reducing Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumpreducing-electric-truck.md) - [Revolutionary Electric Commercial Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-commercial-truck.md) - [Medium-Duty Delivery Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpower.md)