
Electrifying fleets to cut air and climate pollution
Every day, trucks and buses carry the goods, packages and people that keep our economy running.
Usually powered by diesel engines, they are among the dirtiest vehicles on the road.
The air pollution from their exhaust pipes causes serious harm to our climate and health, from asthma and other breathing problems to premature death. It often hits communities of color and low-income communities the hardest, because they’re more likely to be near highways, ports and other high-traffic areas.
With electric vehicles, a zero-emission future that benefits our environment, people and the economy is possible.
Our work
Through collaboration with manufacturers, fleet owners, investors and policymakers, EDF is working to make sure all new trucks and buses sold are zero emissions by 2035.
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4 things regulators should know about heavy-duty truck charging
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Electrifying trucks and buses is an opportunity for lasting change
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The hidden cost of faster shipping — and what we can do about it
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Defending limits on climate pollution from trucks and buses
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Making clean ports a reality across the country
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These 4 trends prove electric trucks and buses are revving up
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on clean trucks and buses.
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Two scoops, hold the diesel
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Back-to-school: Electric buses offer kids a cleaner, healthier ride
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One year later, taking stock of state “action plans” on clean trucks, buses
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Texas creates task force to evaluate charging needs for ZEV trucks
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EDF, Allies Ask to Join Lawsuit in Defense of California Clean Truck Protections
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Why Schneider’s deployment of 50 electric big rigs gives me hope for the future of trucking
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Resources
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Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electrification Costs for MYs 2024 and 2027
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New York and New Jersey MHDV Fleet Workshop Report
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Analysis of the U.S. medium and heavy-duty in-use truck fleet
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Clean Trucks, Clean Air, American Jobs
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Clean trucks, big bucks
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Financing the transition to electric truck and bus fleets
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Accelerating to 100% clean: Zero emitting vehicles save lives, advance justice, create jobs
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Race to Zero: Zero emission commercial trucks and buses in North America
Our clean truck and bus experts
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Jason Mathers
Senior Director, Zero Emission Truck Initiative
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Peter Zalzal
Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies
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Larissa Koehler
Director, Vehicle Electrification & Senior Attorney
Media contact
Erica Fick
(512) 691-3406 (office)
(213) 435 7160 (mobile)