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Freight transport is at the leading edge of a decarbonization revolution, with heavy-duty electric trucks rolling onto US roads as companies work to push health- and climate-harming emissions out of the supply chain.

Senate Bill 28 and House Bill 107 would create a punitive flat annual license tax for EV owners of $200.

Data from Environmental Defense Fund and WSP USA shows Nevadans who buy some popular models of electric cars or passenger trucks will save a lot of money in the first 10 years of ownership.

As hundreds of fleet professionals from across the U.S. gather in Austin, TX this week for the American Trucking Association’s annual Management Conference and Exhibition, some may be arriving with a feeling of uncertainty about the pace of transition to zero-emission trucks. While fleet managers have more tools at their disposal than ever before, the …

A paradox has become evident through many of my recent discussions and projects with fleets: while fleet managers have more tools at their disposal than ever before, the ambition of their efforts has grown significantly, too. Thus, it can feel as challenging as ever to make progress on reducing pollution from trucks at a pace …

Environmental Defense Fund today praised Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature of SB 410 to help ease the state’s adoption of electric vehicles and bolster the readiness of the state’s energy grid for resulting increases in energy demand.

Environmental Defense Fund today celebrated Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature of AB 126, which extends to 2035 existing fees on vehicle registration, smog abatement and license plates in order to maintain funding for the state’s Clean Transportation Program, the Air Quality Improvement Program, and the Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program.

Statement of Peter Zalzal, EDF Associate Vice President of Clean Air Strategies

By Dana Rodriguez Today marks the celebration of World Maritime Day. This year’s theme — ‘MARPOL at 50 — Our commitment goes on’. This theme spotlights the 50th anniversary of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, and encourages discussions on the next phase of the International Maritime Organization’s work to promote …

As electric vehicles get cheaper and car-makers introduce more options, EVs are gaining traction with more types of people, from delivery drivers to mechanics. 

Huge ships that carry everything from steel to sneakers across the oceans run on the world’s dirtiest fuel. That’s starting to change — but the climate clock is ticking. 

All-electric ice cream trucks serve up the best of summer without the fumes and noise.

One of the Inflation Reduction Act’s key provisions is a powerful tax credit to spark the development and adoption of clean, low-carbon aviation fuels. Climate pollution from aircraft is often overlooked, but if aviation were a country, it would be among the top 10 greenhouse gas emitters. The Biden administration is about to make a …

More and more electric school buses, which offer a much healthier ride to kids, are hitting the streets thanks in part to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. 

Environmental Defense Fund and WSP USA, update a report that released six months ago and find that, a year after its passage, the IRA has catalyzed rapid investment and job growth.

Federal regulators should preserve rigorous environmental standards to reduce pollution and avoid wasting taxpayer money, explains EDF President Fred Krupp in The Wall Street Journal.

This post was written by EDF’s Ellen Robo One year ago this month, the Inflation Reduction Act put the pedal to the metal for investments in electric vehicle manufacturing – and it shows no sign of letting up. In fact, U.S. EV investments are still growing at a breakneck pace. In March, EDF and WSP …

Even if you’re skeptical about driving an electric vehicle, the rise of electric vehicles will still benefit you.

As electric vehicles get cheaper and car-makers introduce more options, EVs are gaining traction with more types of people, not just the elite eco-warriors many people associate with them. 

It’s been exactly one year since nearly two dozen U.S. and Canadian states signed onto a roadmap to 100% zero-emission truck sales by 2050. While this was an important milestone, it was only intended to be the starting point. States were encouraged to build on these plans by developing localized versions that would meet their …

Statement from Fred Krupp, President and Marie Cabbia Hubatova, Director, Global Shipping at Environmental Defense Fund

Reports Released with EDF Comments on Proposed EPA Light and Medium-Duty Emissions Standards

Five things you can do to help limit your climate impact of online shopping. 

Texas will create an interagency task force to evaluate infrastructure charging and capacity needs for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, a tremendous step forward in the state’s ongoing efforts to support the zero-emission vehicle industry. The taskforce is the result of a rider adopted in the state budget, which was signed into law earlier this month.

EDF, Allies Ask to Join Lawsuit in Defense of California Clean Truck Protections