# 310. Electrifying Europe’s Heavy-Duty Trucks

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Podcast: [SAE Tomorrow Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sae-tomorrow-today-355818)
Published: 2025-12-04T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

When it comes to battery electric trucks, is real-world data beating consumer expectations? According to findings from The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), the real-world driving range of heavy duty electric trucks is 10 to 20% better than what is communicated by truck manufacturers. It’s an exciting finding — and one that could propel the decarbonization of freight forward. To learn more, we sat down with Hussein Basma, Senior Researcher at the ICCT, for an eye-opening look at the electrification of Europe’s heavy-duty trucking sector. From ambitious regulations to rapid advances in battery technology and charging infrastructure, you’ll discover how the EU is driving toward decarbonizing freight — and what that means for the rest of the world. We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. Follow SAE International: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SAEInternational/ X: https://x.com/SAEIntl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sae-international/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/saeintl/ Follow host Grayson Brulte: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graysonbrulte X: https://x.com/gbrulte Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbrulte/

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