A $1.5 billion Zero-Emissions Future for U.S. Freight

The funding is mostly going towards trucks and their related facilities.
May 30, 2024

From NRDC

The programs being funded are:

  • EPA’s $1 Billion Funding Opportunity: This initiative, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, aims to help school buses, delivery and garbage trucks transition to zero-emission technologies. It also includes support for charging infrastructure and workforce development.
  • DOT’s $400 Million Port Emissions Reduction Program: Focused on improving air quality around port facilities, aiming to reduce pollution impacting truck drivers, port workers, and nearby communities.
  • DOE’s $72 Million SuperTruck Charged Program: This program will demonstrate tight integration between electric trucks and the power grid to provide reliable and affordable charging at depots and truck stops.

Read the full post at NRDC.

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