# All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks Volta's Prototype Truck is Designed For Sustainable Hauling By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-04-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediumduty-truck References: [insideevs](https://insideevs.com/news/661896/volta-trucks-zero-us-debut-class-7-ev-truck/) & [voltatrucks](https://voltatrucks.com/press/volta-trucks-to-debut-all-electric-volta-zero-at-act-expo-as-highlight-of-us-launch-plan)  Volta Trucks, a startup that made waves a few years ago when it began to showcase plans for an electric truck, has announced the advent of the 'Class 7 Volta Zero,' a prototype of an [all-electric medium-duty truck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-electric-vehicles) that is set to be tested in the U.S. market in the near future. This medium-duty truck comes equipped with a battery that is capable of offering up to 125 miles of operation per a full charge. Contrary to conventional vehicles that most people are used to, the 'Class 7 Volta Zero' will see drivers seated in the middle of the cabin and treated to an extra-wide field of view. Essa Al-Saleh, CEO of Volta Trucks, says that it is hoped that this all-electric truck will help contribute to more eco-friendly roads. "The US faces the same safety and sustainability issues we are addressing in Europe and is a significant market opportunity for us," Al-Saleh said. "This marks the start of our journey in the US, and we are excited to bring road-certified vehicles for US customers to evaluate later this year." Image Credit: Volta Trucks ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 15% - 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 - **All-electric Medium-duty Trucks:** The rise of electric medium-duty trucks and their increasing operational range presents a disruptive innovation for logistics, shipping, and delivery companies seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. - **Driver-centered Vehicles:** The design of the 'Class 7 Volta Zero', with its central driver seat and wide field of view, may herald a new trend in driver-centered vehicles that allows for greater safety and comfort on the road. - **Sustainable Hauling:** The shift towards electric trucks, like the Volta Zero, is a sign of a growing trend towards sustainable hauling and freight transport. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Logistics:** The logistics industry could benefit from electric medium-duty trucks, which would allow them to operate more sustainably and reduce their impact on the environment. - **Shipping:** Electric medium-duty trucks could offer shipping companies a way to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to more eco-friendly transportation. - **Delivery:** The delivery industry can take advantage of electric trucks such as the Volta Zero for last-mile deliveries, reducing pollution and contributing to sustainable hauling practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Medium-Duty Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motiv-power-system-argo-trucks.md) - [Electric Freight Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eactros-longhaul.md) - [Decarbonized Long-Haul Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longhaul-truck.md) - [Bump-Reducing Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumpreducing-electric-truck.md) - [Electric Commercial Fleet Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bollinger-b4.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) - [Spacious Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-silverado.md) - [Electric Cargo-Hauling Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolv-elm-mobility.md)