Energy Exchange

July 2025: Electric trucks, buses round-up

By Marissa Nixon / Published: August 20, 2025

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.

Posted in Electric Vehicles / Authors: mnixon / Comments are closed

By EDF Blogs / Published: August 13, 2025

Hydrogen blending is a poor choice for Illinois’s gas pipelines as 70% of the energy content would be lost before it reaches buildings, making direct electrification with renewable energy and efficient heat pumps a far better option.
A 20% hydrogen blend would reduce emissions from gas-heated buildings by only 5% while consuming nearly 8 times more electricity than efficient heat pumps.

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By EDF Blogs / Published: July 24, 2025

The Colorado PUC is developing advanced leak detection & repair standards for pipelines – they should adopt comprehensive standards to address safety and environmental protection across the state’s extensive network of gas pipelines.
Strong pipeline leak detection and repair standards will improve community safety, help Colorado meet its climate goals and potentially inspire other states’ leaders and agencies to take action.

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By Pedro Piris-Cabezas / Published: July 24, 2025

Cleaner jet fuel and stronger carbon price signals can curb aviation’s climate and health impacts.
From cutting deadly air pollution near airports to boosting long-term decarbonization, two complementary policy tools offer a clear path forward for cleaner skies.

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By EDF Blogs / Published: July 22, 2025

Heat pumps can offer significant winter heating savings for 82% of MA homes if outdated electric rates are reformed.
Current MA electric rates hinder climate goals and discourage heat pump adoption; “2.0 rates” are urgently needed.

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By Marissa Nixon / Published: July 7, 2025

Image courtesy of Leo Barros/trucknews.com

In June, Rivian doubled Amazon EV van deliveries to over 30,000, and Rizon electric box trucks expanded across Los Angeles fleets.
Over 6,000 new zero-emission trucks were deployed in the first half of 2025, solidifying 2025 as the 3rd best year on record for zero-emission truck deployments.

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