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 in the United States are zero emissions by 2035.
- Blog post
Electric truck deployments by U.S. companies grew 5 times in 2023
- Article
The unequal burden of air pollution
- Blog post
A roadmap for European cities looking to decarbonize urban freight
- Blog post
4 things fleet leaders should know about the U.S. grid and zero-emission trucks
- Blog post
Work trucks are going electric
- Initiative
Defending limits on climate pollution from trucks and buses in the U.S.
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on clean trucks and buses.
-
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announces order for charging of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
Press release, -
New study shows the charging feasibility of the ACT in Illinois
Blog post, -
Charging ahead: Key reasons for confidence in a commercial EV trucking future
Blog post, -
New study charts medium- and heavy-duty charging needs for 18 states and Washington, D.C.
Blog post, -
Electric trucks at charging station
Report, -
Charging ahead: Key reasons for confidence in a commercial EV trucking future
Blog post,
Resources for transitioning to clean commercial vehicles
Dig deeper into our work with these resources for researchers, policymakers, journalists and communities.
- Website
Fleet Electrification Solutions Center
- Report
How utilities and regulators can enable proactive, affordable grid expansion in the era of truck electrification
- Fact sheet
Electric school buses: Good for the environment and the bottom line (PDF)
- Podcast
The fastest electric vehicle fleet makeover in the west
- Report
Shining a Light on Warehouse Truck Air Pollution (PDF)
- Report
Practical pathways for port decarbonization and environmental justice (PDF)
Our clean truck and bus experts
-
Jason Mathers
Associate Vice President, Zero-Emission Truck Initiative
-
Peter Zalzal
Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies
-
Angie Farrag-Thibault
Associate Vice President, Global Transportation
Media contact
Erica Fick
(213) 435-7160 (office)