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EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs

EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs

To avoid the worst consequences of climate change, companies must reduce their reliance on diesel-powered trucks to move goods – and they must act quickly. Transportation is expected to be the largest source of new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through 2050, and a major driver of dangerous air pollution, which is disproportionately concentrated in low …

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 …

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 …

A new Environmental Defense Fund analysis finds that Texas’ successful emission reduction program could be even more powerful if it went electric — not just for reducing smog-forming nitrogen oxides and other local air pollutants, but for cutting greenhouse gas emissions and sparking job growth in the burgeoning electric vehicle industry. Administered by the Texas …

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.

Statement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs at Environmental Defense Fund

Environmental Defense Fund released a national poll that shows broad public support for electric vehicles as well as the policies that will help spur investments in this arena.

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.

Approved plan lays groundwork for limited vehicle electrification, but undercuts other state efforts to transformation

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.

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.

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

EDF launched a major effort to promote clean transportation and clean energy to boost the economy, cut harmful pollution and create healthier communities.

EDF campaña para promover el transporte y las energías limpias para impulsar la economía, reducir la contaminación y crear comunidades más saludables

EDF statement from Elgie Holstein, Senior Director for Strategic Planning on the bipartisan EV MAP, a big step to a clean and reliable transportation.

Unlocking the climate, clean air potential of electric trucks and buses requires new way of thinking about financing.

Report from EDF and partners shows that truck and bus manufacturers are well-positioned to meet demands of a zero-emissions future.