Electrifying fleets to cut air and climate pollution
The problem: Every day, trucks and buses carry the goods, packages and people that keep our world running. Usually powered by diesel engines, these vehicles are among the dirtiest on the road. Air pollution from their exhaust pipes harms our climate and health, with an outsized impact on communities near highways, ports and other high-traffic areas.
What we’re doing about it: EDF is working with community leaders, fleet owners, manufacturers, utilities and policymakers to speed the adoption of clean trucks and buses. We’re helping to increase access to zero-emission vehicles, expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure and cut pollution in the communities most impacted by diesel emissions.
Our work driving the transition to clean trucks and buses
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Replacing polluting diesel trucks offers a shortcut to healthier air
- Report
How states are powering America’s clean transportation future
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One in four New York State residents lives within half a mile of a mega-warehouse
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Stories of fleets on the road to electrification
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Electric trucks and buses: A challenge and opportunity for rural co-ops
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A roadmap for European cities looking to decarbonize urban freight
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on clean trucks and buses.
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New report examines what it takes to be a sustainability leader among America’s top fleets
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New report examines what it takes to be a sustainability leader among America’s top fleets
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March 2026: Electric trucks, buses round-up
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Fleet leadership update: Four actions to sustain clean transportation momentum in a changing landscape
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February 2026: Electric trucks, buses round-up
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Shhh. Companies are still quietly pursuing climate action.
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Clean trucks and buses resources
Dig deeper into our work with these resources for researchers, policymakers, journalists and communities.
- Website
Fleet Electrification Solutions Center
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Zero-emission trucking: Tracking progress and leadership
- Expert Voices
Have questions about electric cars? Our EV expert has answers.
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Rural electric co-ops and medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification (PDF)
- Fact sheet
Electric school buses: Good for the environment and the bottom line (PDF)
- Report
Pathways for port decarbonization and environmental justice (PDF)
Our clean trucks and buses experts
We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to our work on clean trucks and buses. Meet some of the people who make it happen.
Media contact
Erica Fick
(213) 435-7160 (office)
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