Charging, swapping networks tilt logistics economics toward electric fleets Last updated: April 29, 2026 | 13:17 Many electric trucks in China are now driverless. Autonomous trucks are particularlly useful in mines and at closed factory sites. China sold "231,000" new energy heavy vehicles in 2025 - an increase of 182%, according to one report. This development is driven by government mandates and by the new battery swapping technology. It takes five minutes to swap batteries. Electric trucks are also substantially cheaper to run than diesel trucks. X | @ErikSolheim At a dusty lot an hour outside Beijing, a steady stream of vehicles come and go for a quick battery charge -- just one node in China's rapidly expanding network of electric trucks. While the country's prowess in electric passenger vehicles has long been known globally, electric trucks have only recently gained traction.…