An electric truck is a kind of vehicle intended to carry out operations often associated with regular trucks, such as the transportation of products, but its main power source is electricity rather than internal combustion engines that burn fossil fuels. In an attempt to lower greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, these vehicles are a part of a larger movement towards electric mobility. Large energy-storing battery packs power electric trucks, which also employ electric motors to propel their wheels.
Japan Electric Truck Market Driving Factors and Challenges
There are multiple interconnected elements driving the exceptional rise of the electric truck market in Japan. First, there is a regional drive for sustainable transportation options as a result of environmental concerns. Increased market growth has resulted from truck manufacturers being forced by higher emissions requirements to investigate electric alternatives. Furthermore, the popularity of electric trucks has been greatly influenced by technological improvements. One of the main worries of prospective purchasers has been allayed thanks to advancements in battery technology, which have considerably increased the vehicles' performance and range. Electric trucks are also becoming increasingly appealing to fleet managers as their benefits regarding total cost of ownership become more widely known. Fuel and maintenance prices for electric trucks are lower, which is the reason for this change in opinion.
The requirement for a strong infrastructure for charging electric trucks is one of the market's main obstacles. For electric vehicles to become widely used, particularly for long-distance driving, charging facilities must be widely accessible. To increase the range of electric trucks and shorten their recharge times, battery technology must advance. A major worry for prospective users is range anxiety, or the fear of running out of battery power before arriving at their destination. The overall weight and cargo capacity of electric trucks can be affected by their large battery packs. It's difficult for manufacturers to strike a balance between battery weight and size. To guarantee compatibility and promote the broad use of electric trucks, standardization of communication protocols, battery technology, and charging ports is crucial.
Impact of COVID-19 on Japan Electric Truck Market
The availability of parts and resources required for the production of electric trucks has been impacted by the pandemic's disruption of global supply lines. The pandemic's effects on the economy could have an effect on firms' purchasing decisions, particularly those pertaining to the adoption of electric trucks. The market for electric trucks may be impacted by government programs and regulations that favour electric vehicles, environmental sustainability, and economic recovery. The market for electric trucks may be impacted by shifts in consumer choices and behaviour as well as a rise in environmental consciousness. The adoption of electric trucks is highly dependent on the development and availability of charging infrastructure. Plans for infrastructure investment may have been affected by the pandemic.
Japan Electric Truck Market Key Players
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as major key players are Hino Motors Ltd., Isuzu Motors Limited, Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd., UD Trucks Corporation, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, SkyDrive, Cocoa Motors, Toyota and various others.
Japan Electric Truck Market Segmentation:
By Vehicle Type: Based on the Vehicle Type, Japan Electric Truck Market is segmented as; Light-duty Truck, Medium-duty Truck, Heavy-duty Truck.
By Propulsion: Based on the Propulsion, Japan Electric Truck Market is segmented as; Battery Electric Truck, Hybrid Electric Truck, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Truck, Fuel Cell Electric Truck.
By Range: Based on the Range, Japan Electric Truck Market is segmented as; 0-150 Miles, 151-300 Miles, Above 300 Miles.
By Application: Based on the Application, Japan Electric Truck Market is segmented as; Logistics, Municipal, Construction, Mining, and Others.
By Region: This research also includes data for Kanto Region, Kinki Region, Central/ Chubu Region, Kyushu-Okinawa Region, Tohoku Region, Chugoku Region, Hokkaido Region, Shikoku Region.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report