ST. PAUL — Despite a push to go electric, the trucking industry is not likely to move away from combustible engines for several decades, according to a new report from the Minnesota Trucking Association. The lack of infrastructure, high costs, low mileage and long charging times associated with electric vehicles are likely to affect the supply chain and negatively impact the trucking industry and customer wallets, MTA President John Hausladen said. “Electrification is real, it shows promise in certain applications, but it’s not going to be the solution for trucking … for a very long time,” Hausladen said. Refueling times for a long-haul electric truck are between five to eight hours and would cover a range of 150 to 330 miles, compared to diesel fueling which takes around 15 minutes for about 1,200 mile range. Truckers are mandated to have a 14-hour window in which they can work, and refueling counts towards that time, Hausladen said. While the association does not see a role for local, regional or long-haul electric trucks soon, it does support further research and development.