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This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute analyzes the sustainability of the road freight value chain during a period of disruptive technological change. It identifies three primary 'megatrends'—automation, digitalization, and electrification—that are shifting the industry's environmental and social hotspots from vehicle operation to manufacturing and labor dynamics.

This report by RMI outlines the economic and environmental case for adopting zero-emissions trucks (ZETs) in India, highlighting potential reductions in oil imports, carbon emissions, and air pollution by 2050, while discussing the path to cost parity with diesel vehicles.

This research paper summarizes insights from a series of deep-dive sessions hosted by WRI India in Bengaluru, involving over 20 stakeholders from the commercial electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, including manufacturers, logistics operators, and financing experts. The document outlines recommendations for accelerating the transition to electric road freight in India to combat emissions driven by urbanization and e-commerce.

The Stockholm Environment Institute reports a strategic dilemma for Sweden's road freight decarbonization: while biofuels are the most viable tool for meeting the 2030 goal of a 70% emission reduction, electrification is the more cost-effective long-term strategy for complete decarbonization by 2045. Stakeholder scenarios suggest that while battery electric trucks will dominate short-haul and urban delivery, electric road systems and hydrogen fuel cells are better suited for long-haul and heavy freight. The report warns that over-investing in biofuels for near-term targets may slow the necessary transition to electrification infrastructure and increase long-term costs.

This briefing describes a project led by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to evaluate fossil-free road freight options for the Swedish forest industry. The project aims to identify viable alternatives to diesel-powered heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) to help Sweden meet its climate goals, with a specific focus on comparing battery-electric HGVs against state-of-the-art biofuel solutions.