Autonomous Trucks
The report, dubbed “The Messy Middle: A Time for Action,” examines the long period of transition from today’s diesel-powered trucks to a future state when the industry has fully shifted to zero-emission freight movement. “What we’re seeing is the model is clearly changing for fleets,” Seger said. He also emphasized the importance of considering not only tailpipe emissions but also well-to-wheels sustainability for battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. NACFE began using the term “messy middle” in 2019 to describe the complexities of the trucking industry’s shift toward zero emissions in the coming years and decades. The “messy middle” report is available online at nacfe.org/research/thought-leadership.