Iran war to accelerate China’s shift to electric trucks from diesel
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DECRYPTAGE - Sales of 100% electric models have jumped by 48% over the past four months in Hexagon. Nearly one in three purchases has been made on this engine. The crisis in the Middle East has been a trigger.
Rising fuel prices triggered by the war with Iran are starting to change not only the financial accounts of companies but also the direction of entire industries. In China, the transformation of heavy transport is accelerating—with electric trucks gaining ground faster than anticipated.
Iran War Fuels China’s Shift to Electric Heavy Trucks
Rising diesel prices linked to the Iran war are accelerating China’s shift to electric heavy trucks, speeding up the country’s move away from fossil fuel demand. The post Iran War Fuels China’s Shift to Electric Heavy Trucks appeared first on StratNews Global.
Iran war to accelerate China's shift to electric trucks from diesel
BEIJING – The jump in diesel prices triggered by the Iran war is expected to accelerate electrification of China's heavy truck fleet this year, analysts and automakers say, and speed a decline in fuel demand in the world's largest oil importer.Electric heavy truck sales grew over the last two years from a niche market to nearly a third of new heavy truck purchases in 2025 thanks to government subsidies, cheap refuelling and expanding charging in…
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