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The unlikely leader of IKEA's EV revolution

The urgency for companies to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles is underscored as demand for e-commerce, and with it last-mile deliveries, soars. The result: more fossil-fuel based trucks on the road that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions worsening air pollution. Companies are setting ambitious climate goals, and zero-emissions shipping will be critical for hitting …

Last month, the city of Houston announced the formation of EVolve Houston, a partnership focused on accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles, slashing transportation-related emissions and delivering cleaner air for the region. Considering Houston has some of the highest per capita greenhouse gas emissions in the country and nearly half of these emissions come from …

As climate week gets underway, policymakers should prioritize ways to reduce emissions from one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gases: the transportation sector. A diverse group of stakeholders recently came together to discuss opportunities to do just that. Transportation accounts for nearly one third of all greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. and a …

America has been living through particularly difficult times. As our leaders consider how to contain the coronavirus, create jobs and address environmental injustice, they have a chance to make some big changes that are long overdue. We can power up the economy and reduce air and climate pollution by building more clean trucks, buses, cars …

After winning on the strongest climate platform of any major party presidential nominee in history, the Biden-Harris administration has a mandate to confront the existential crisis of climate change. This blog series explores what it will take to restore and strengthen climate leadership both across the country and on the global stage. Of the many …

The average American household spends about $175 a month on gasoline. That means billions of dollars to oil companies, refiners, and others — and a huge incentive for them to block policies that move America to clean, zero-emissions electric vehicles. We’re already seeing a coordinated push to stop President Biden and Congress from boosting American …

There is no question that 2020 was a hard year — for some, it was the hardest year of their lives. Yet despite the historic difficulty of 2020, there were some climate and air quality bright spots. For example, the march toward zero-emission trucks and buses is on. In 2021, we should increase our ambition.

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) published a report on how companies can transition their shipping from fossil-fuel powered delivery trucks to zero-emissions vehicles.

There can be no doubt: The future of transportation, starting now, is electric vehicles. Here's why GM's clean car announcement is a big deal.

Two new reports released or commissioned by EDF show the significant opportunity that clean cars have for America’s public health, environment, and jobs.

To achieve its goal, the Biden administration should put the United States on a path to 100% zero pollution new trucks and buses by 2040 — and commit to quickly setting ambitious pollution standards to drive this transition.

EDF statement from Fred Krupp, President

The Biden administration should put the U.S. on a path to 100% zero pollution new trucks and buses by 2040 — and commit to quickly setting ambitious pollution standards to drive this transition.

EDF released targeted ads to support its Power Up, America campaign, a major effort to promote clean transportation and clean energy infrastructure.

Three states and the District of Columbia collaborated to develop regulations designed to reduce climate pollution from the transportation sector.

The transition away from diesel-fueled trucks to 100% zero-emission trucks is coming, but it has to happen faster. Here's a look at how close we are.

States and leading environmental groups, including EDF, will argue for upholding widely accepted standards that reduce pollution from the freight trailers that carry goods on America’s highways.

Today the House of Representatives voted to pass a major job-creating, national infrastructure bill

Lyft's EV commitment is huge. Here are three things to emulate so you're not left behind.

EDF statement from Andy Darrell, NY Regional Director, on plan that will lower pollution from transportation

Advocates Call on Albany to Cut Traffic Congestion, Lower Air Pollution, and Address Growing Health Concerns

A roadmap for accelerating the deployment of renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean transportation in the state.