At this year's ACT Expo, CEO representatives from major trucking OEMs engaged in a roundtable discussion on the advancements and challenges in commercial truck electrification. Panelists from Daimler Truck North America, Mack Trucks, Navistar, Peterbilt, and Volvo Trucks North America highlighted the progress made in the industry over the past five years. The CEOs expressed positivity towards the collaborative efforts in developing battery-electric vehicles, with advancements surpassing initial expectations. Challenges like range, battery cost, and vehicle weight were acknowledged, but the panel also showcased innovative electric truck models and infrastructure solutions. Each OEM shared their achievements in the electric vehicle space, from Volvo's VNR Electric to Mack's ElectriFi program, aiming to address customer concerns like residual value and infrastructure development. The discussion also touched on the industry's drive towards achieving economic parity and operational efficiency compared to traditional diesel offerings. Despite challenges, there was an overall sentiment of optimism and progress towards sustainability in the commercial trucking sector. Additionally, topics like customer adoption, residual value management, and infrastructure challenges were addressed during the session. Daimler Trucks highlighted their infrastructure initiative, Greenlane, aimed at solving the infrastructure problem by developing charging sites along key freight routes. Overall, the CEO roundtable provided insights into the advancements, challenges, and future aspirations in the electrification of commercial trucks.