# Office Retailer EVs 41 Staples Electric Delivery Trucks are Set to Hit the Roads By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staples-electric-delivery-trucks References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/staples-to-add-41-battery-powered-trucks-to-its-fleet/) & [green.autoblog](http://green.autoblog.com/2010/10/25/staples-orders-up-41-battery-powered-trucks-from-smith-electric/) By the end of 2011, you should expect to see a few [Staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staples-1) electric delivery trucks driving around cities in California, Ohio and Missouri. The Staples electric delivery trucks will have a range of 50-120 miles, with a [top speed of 55mph](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-cybertruck-long-range). The trucks would potentially be carrying an over 15,000-pound load while on the road, making them true monster vehicles. See this impressive EV for yourselves in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Delivery Trucks:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the transportation and logistics industry by replacing traditional delivery trucks with electric vehicles. - **Last-mile Delivery:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the retail industry by using electric delivery trucks for efficient last-mile delivery to customers. - **Green Transportation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by offering sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation solutions with electric delivery trucks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation and Logistics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the transportation and logistics industry by replacing traditional delivery trucks with electric vehicles. - **Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the retail industry by using electric delivery trucks for efficient last-mile delivery to customers. - **Automotive:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by offering sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation solutions with electric delivery trucks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Food Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-delivers.md) - [Eco Commerce-Ready Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-townstar.md) - [Electric Truck Postal Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-states-postal-service-1.md) - [Electric Truck Pilots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wawa-1.md) - [All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediumduty-truck.md) - [Long-Haul Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-staria-electric.md) - [Electric Commercial Fleet Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bollinger-b4.md) - [Electric Vehicle Pizza Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custombranded-2023-chevy-bolt.md) - [Spacious Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-silverado.md)