Heavy vehicles’ green journey stuck in neutral gear, but the push must continue

SINGAPORE’S move towards electric passenger cars and light goods vehicles (LGVs) has shifted into a higher gear, but the transition for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) seems stuck in neutral.

This is despite the benefits highlighted by industry players: lowered emissions and air pollution – helping corporates tick the big green sustainability box – at a similar lifetime cost to diesel vehicles.

Adoption has been hampered by higher initial costs and a lack of incentives; an immature market; and logistical barriers. Going electric may also be untenable for long-haul use.