On railroads, it seems batteries may well be practical, making news over here as they are expected to be operating in about 12 months hauling iron ore: https://

On railroads, it seems batteries may well be practical, making news over here as they are expected to be operating in about 12 months hauling iron ore: https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/fmg-purchases-battery-electric-locomotives-from-progress-rail https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/fmg-purcha... As a diesel replacement, I expect that price will be the blocker. If they can get the cost down to battery levels, great. Otherwise I think long-haul electric trucking will be practical enough where charging networks are practical enough, which is where most of the people are. Dog-sleds and camels may remain the best green alternative for some areas though :)