The Biden administration unveiled the first-ever national goal for a national zero-emissions freight system in April. This ambitious vision, backed by nearly $1.5 billion in new funding, aims to transition warehouses, trucks, ports, ships, trains, and planes to zero-emission technologies. The White House also committed to collaborating with other countries to enable zero-emissions medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to reach 30 percent of new sales in 2030 and 100 percent by 2040. This announcement represents a critical step in addressing climate change and air pollution, particularly in communities overburdened by our goods movement system.
Why Is a Zero-Emissions Freight Sector Important?
Freight transportation is a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, moving 55 million tons of goods worth more than $49 billion daily. However, this…