Tesla has opened its first dedicated plant in Sparks, Nevada, to mass-produce its Semi heavy-duty electric truck.

In the United States, electrification of commercial vehicles is also drawing attention as diesel prices remain high.

Swedish freight technology company Einride also decided last month to order 500 Tesla Semi trucks.

He mentioned a shortage of truck drivers and said autonomous Semi trucks would be important to addressing the U.S. freight transport labor shortage.

The ICCT said shifting to zero-emission commercial vehicles can reduce air pollution and may also help cut vehicle operating costs.