Jason Mathers
Associate Vice President, Zero-Emission Truck Initiative
Work
Areas of expertise:
Freight electrification, fleet vehicles, green supply chain
Description
Jason Mathers is an advocate for clean transportation solutions that improve human health and minimize the impacts of climate change. He directs a global campaign to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission trucks and buses, with a goal of transitioning 30% of all new heavy-duty vehicles in the United States, Europe and China to zero emission by 2030.
Jason also contributes to organizational efforts to defend and strengthen vehicle emission standards. Under his leadership, EDF has partnered with manufacturers, consumer packaged goods companies, and retailers to implement strategies that increase carbon efficiency in freight transportation. Jason authored The Green Freight Handbook to share the learnings from these partnerships. Hundreds of companies are currently using this comprehensive document to improve freight performance.
Background
Jason has managed partnerships with several large fleets, including FedEx and Walmart, to improve the efficiency of their operations, reduce lifecycle costs and improve environmental performance.
Prior to joining EDF, Jason managed a global action network of scientists for the Union of Concerned Scientists. He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Latest pieces
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Biden Administration Unveils new Long-Term Infrastructure Plan to Fuel Zero-Emission Trucks, Buses Across the U.S.
Source, March 12, 2024 -
New tax guidance on alternative fuel infrastructure is big news for fleets
Energy Exchange, January 22, 2024 -
4 things fleet leaders should know about the U.S. grid and zero-emission trucks
Energy Exchange, November 8, 2023 -
Zero-emission trucks are taking center stage at MCE 2023. Here’s what you should know.
Energy Exchange, October 11, 2023 -
4 ways protective, greenhouse gas standards can benefit heavy-duty fleets
Energy Exchange, October 11, 2023 -
Policy and technology are driving clean truck momentum
Energy Exchange Blog, June 21, 2023 -
Work trucks are going electric
Energy Exchange Blog, March 9, 2023 -
4 ways manufacturers can support fleets on their road to electrification
Energy Exchange Blog, January 18, 2023
Press materials
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New Report Shows Zero-Emission Trucks, Buses are Ready to Roll in North America
October 28, 2020 -
New Multi-State Agreement on Zero-Emission Trucks and Buses is Major Step for Clean Air
July 14, 2020 -
Undermining Clean Car Standards Will Hurt Jobs, Add Climate Pollution, and Cost Americans Money
February 12, 2018 -
Trump Administration Throws America’s Clean Cars Standards into Reverse
August 10, 2017 -
Clean Truck Standards Are Off and Rolling
October 25, 2016 -
America Takes a Step toward Freight Trucks and Buses that Use Less Fuel, Emit Less Pollution
June 6, 2016 -
Chicago Hosts First Public Hearing for Proposed Clean Truck Standards
August 6, 2015 -
STUDY: Will Switch From Diesel Trucks to Natural Gas Reduce Greenhouse Impact?
May 19, 2015