- Fleets across sectors are embracing electrification, with organizations like Pitt Ohio, Fast Lane Transportation, and the Cary Fire Department adding electric trucks and emergency vehicles to reduce emissions and improve sustainability.
- Major public initiatives are underway, including the Harrisburg School District launching the region’s largest electric school bus fleet and the Northwest Seaport Alliance deploying electric drayage trucks and a charging hub near SeaTac Airport.
- Supportive infrastructure and funding are key drivers, with EPA grants, strategic contracts, and charging infrastructure enabling widespread adoption of zero-emission vehicles.
Medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles are hitting the road in 2025, and we’ve collected last month’s most exciting news. After another record year of zero-emission truck deployments in 2024, this year promises more big announcements. This monthly blog series will showcase the biggest orders and deployments of zero-emission trucks happening around the country.
July announcements include municipal deployments of school buses and a fire truck, private fleets investing in electric yard and box trucks, and a major boost to Seattle’s drayage industry. Check out the details on each announcement below.
Pitt Ohio expands fleet with Mack MD Electric box truck
Pitt Ohio has added a Mack MD Electric box truck to its Pittsburgh fleet as part of its commitment to reducing emissions and promoting sustainable transportation, marking a step forward in its broader electrification efforts.
NWSA to deploy 19 electric drayage trucks, launch charging hub near SeaTac
The Northwest Seaport Alliance has awarded Zeem Solutions a $6.2 million contract to deploy 19 zero-emission trucks and build a major charging hub near SeaTac Airport, launching a broader initiative to electrify drayage operations in the Seattle-Tacoma area.
Harrisburg School District unveils region’s largest electric school bus fleet
The Harrisburg School District has introduced the region’s largest electric school bus fleet, replacing ten diesel buses with zero-emission vehicles funded by an EPA grant. The initiative includes new charging stations, upgraded infrastructure and driver training, with buses set to begin service in the 2025–2026 school year.
Fast Lane Transportation expands fleet of electric yard trucks from Orange EV
Fast Lane Transportation is expanding its fleet of Orange EV yard trucks, building on the success of nine electric trucks already in operation since 2019. Citing strong performance, durability and responsive onsite support from Orange EV, the company plans to grow its electric fleet over the next 18 months to meet increasing demand.
Cary, NC receives Pierce Volterra Electric Pumper, enhancing fleet with advanced technology
The Cary Fire Department in North Carolina has deployed the first Pierce Volterra electric fire truck on the East Coast, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and operational reliability. The electric pumper, supplied by Pierce Manufacturing, is expected to reduce CO2 emissions and support Cary’s long-term environmental and resiliency goals.
Now is a critical time for fleets to invest in medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks. These vehicles improve public health and help combat the climate crisis by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Unlike traditional diesel-powered trucks, electric trucks produce no tailpipe emissions, which significantly cuts down on health-harming pollution. Adoption represents a key step toward a more sustainable and resilient transportation industry.
Check back here next month to see a collection of the most exciting zero-emission vehicle announcements from August. In the meantime, check out EDF’s Electric Fleet Deployment & Commitment List to track announcements as they happen in real time, and view all July announcements.
Check out last month’s announcements here.