# Eco Tractor-Trailer Convoys The U.S. Marine Corps' Electric Truck Fleet is a Military First By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-12-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-s-marine-corps-electric-truck References: [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/fPIW1Q) & [smithelectric](http://www.smithelectric.com/products.aspx#smithNewton) Eco-friendly tractor-trailers have gradually become quite viable [cargo vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolv-elm-mobility), and the [U.S. Marine Corps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicon-carbon-anode)' electric truck fleet proves that. Starting very small with two Smith Newton Electric lorries, the military has begun its transition to a promised 25% reliance on sustainable energy. The Smith Newtons are silent and cut 75% of greenhouse gas emissions compared to regular diesels. The U.S. Marine Corps' electric truck fleet will continue to grow slowly, one 55mph truck at a time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Tractor-trailers:** Opportunity for companies to invest in eco-friendly truck technology, and eco-friendly transportation services. - **Electric Truck Fleet:** Electric truck fleet enable aggressive greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on sustainable energy. - **Sustainable Energy Reliance:** Investment opportunity exists in companies transitioning to at least 25% reliance on sustainable energy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** Opportunity for transportation companies to invest in eco-friendly trucking services for a gradual transition to sustainable energy. - **Military:** Opportunity for military organizations to reduce emissions with the transition to eco-friendly technology. - **Energy:** Opportunity for energy companies to invest in sustainable energy technology to encourage the use of electric trucks in the transportation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decarbonized Long-Haul Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longhaul-truck.md) - [All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediumduty-truck.md) - [Fully Electric Semi Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenworth-t680e.md) - [Electric Freight Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eactros-longhaul.md) - [Industrial Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econic.md) - [Bump-Reducing Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumpreducing-electric-truck.md) - [Electric Adventure Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ae1.md) - [Medium-Duty Delivery Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpower.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-van.md)