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Electrifying Trucking: The Case for Ambitious Federal Emissions Standards and Policies

Electrifying Trucking: The Case for Ambitious Federal Emissions Standards and Policies

Full Title: Electrifying Trucking: The Case for Ambitious Federal Emissions Standards and Policies
Author(s): Ceres
Publisher(s): Ceres
Publication Date: May 17, 2022
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Description (excerpt):

Strong emissions standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles will enable fleet operators, shippers, truck manufacturers, and parts suppliers to take advantage of the economic benefits of vehicle electrification. This report reveals that while economic signals are already propelling the industry toward electrification, without effective federal policy support, the transition will not happen fast enough to reach the global goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

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