Diesel is where trade balance, jobs and strategic exposure all sit, and solar charged battery electric trucking is how to replace it. China has already proven the technology. Australia just needs the will and a plan.

Analysts say low ownership costs and battery gains are fuelling an export boom to regions such as Southeast Asia and Africa, positioning Chinese firms as main engines.

Diesel is where trade balance, jobs and strategic exposure all sit, and solar charged battery electric trucking is how to replace it. China has already proven the technology.…