# Efficient Electric Shipping Trucks The Charge Truck Could Cut Operating Costs and Emissions By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shipping-truck References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/charge-electric-trucks/46328/) & [charge.auto](https://charge.auto/) The Charge shipping truck is engineered to help cut emissions and operating costs by utilizing an electric drivetrain and lightweight materials. A vast amount of goods are shipping around the world via trucks, which contribute to increased pollution and are purported by many to be an inefficient way to do business. The Charge truck features an estimated 100-mile range and is likely to feature a range extender that could push the total range to about 500-miles. The Charge trucks look futuristic and they are certainly ready to handle the future of driving thanks to an autonomous-ready design that can be updated to drive without a driver. With current projections, the Charge shipping trucks are hoped to start hitting the market by next year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Shipping Trucks:** The emergence of electric shipping trucks presents an opportunity for companies to reduce emissions and operating costs. - **Autonomous-ready Design:** The development of autonomous-ready design in shipping trucks allows for potential disruption in the logistics industry with the possibility of driverless transportation. - **Lightweight Materials:** The use of lightweight materials in shipping trucks can lead to improved fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Logistics and Transportation:** The logistics and transportation industry can leverage electric shipping trucks to enhance sustainability and explore new business models. - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automotive manufacturers can tap into the demand for electric shipping trucks and incorporate autonomous-ready designs to stay competitive in the market. - **Materials Engineering:** The materials engineering industry can seize the opportunity to develop innovative lightweight materials for use in shipping trucks, contributing to fuel efficiency and sustainability. ## 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 Medium-Duty Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediumduty-truck.md) - [Medium-Duty Delivery Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpower.md) - [Fully Electric Semi Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenworth-t680e.md) - [Medium-Duty Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motiv-power-system-argo-trucks.md) - [Electric Commercial Fleet Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bollinger-b4.md) - [Bump-Reducing Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumpreducing-electric-truck.md) - [Regenerative Braking Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regenerative-braking-electric-trucks.md)