It had been felt that the extra batteries needed for freight would make electric vehicles too expensive.
But a new study says that if fast charging networks are built for trucks, then they can beat diesel in terms of cost.
With fast charging, the bigger the vehicle, the greater the advantage for electric, say researchers.
In the UK, and around the world, there's a strong shift among consumers towards electric-powered cars.
Figures for March in the UK saw sales of battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars reach 14% of the market.
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