CleanTechnica•29 days ago
GAC T9 and Guangzhou’s Shift to BEV Trucks
Key Takeaway
The rapid electrification of heavy-duty transport, as seen in Guangzhou, signals a significant and imminent increase in electricity demand and grid infrastructure needs, creating new opportunities for power developers and large consumers.
AI Summary
- •Guangzhou is seeing rapid BEV adoption in passenger cars (80%), with heavy-duty trucks, like the GAC T9, beginning a similar electrification trend, indicating a significant future load shift.
- •This transition will drive substantial new electricity demand for charging infrastructure, requiring increased generation capacity and grid upgrades, presenting opportunities for IPPs and developers.
- •The shift from diesel to electric transport, likely policy-driven, will reduce emissions and create a new market for large-scale charging solutions and associated power supply.
- •Large power consumers with fleets should anticipate policy incentives and infrastructure needs for electrifying their own operations, impacting their energy procurement strategies.
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Article Content
Having been in Guangzhou last week, I wanted to give some firsthand context to Michael Barnard’s excellent article: China’s BEV Trucks and the End of Diesel’s Dominance. Overall, the heavy trucks that I saw on the road lagged passenger cars in electrification. Roughly 4 out of 5 cars had green ... [continued] The post GAC T9 and Guangzhou’s Shift to BEV Trucks appeared first on CleanTechnica .