- August saw several sustainability milestones, including 25 electric school buses added to the Little Rock School District fleet, 14 new electric transit buses for Vine Transit in Napa County and Chicago launching its first two electric garbage trucks with Republic Services.
- Initiatives were backed by federal and EPA funding, and aim to reduce emissions, improve air quality and lower operating costs, while supporting long-term goals for zero-emission fleets in schools, public transit and waste management.
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August 2025: Electric trucks, buses round-up
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July 2025: Electric trucks, buses round-up
- 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.
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June 2025: Electric trucks, buses round-up
- 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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May 2025: Electric trucks, buses round-up

Retrofitted CircularEV with a fast-charging infrastructure. Photo courtesy of American Textile Maintenance.
- In May, we saw a wide range of electric truck orders announced. Truck types include electric step vans, box trucks and transit buses, proving that electric can work for any type of fleet.
- Several fleets placed orders for or received their first electric trucks last month, demonstrating that new fleets are still excited about their electrification options and continue to embrace zero-emission trucks.
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Businesses across the U.S. continue rolling out electric trucks, buses
- In April 2025, several major zero-emission deployments were announced. HelloFresh added 70 Rivian electric vans, Benore Logistics integrated 14 Hyundai hydrogen trucks, and the city of Roseville purchased 12 electric transit vans, showcasing strong momentum for medium- and heavy-duty electric and hydrogen vehicle adoption across the U.S.
- Transit agencies across the U.S. continue to introduce zero-emission solutions to their operations, including a mix of electric and hydrogen fueled buses and vans being deployed in South Carolina and California in April.
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New study suggests preparing the grid now for electric trucks and buses can save ratepayers money
A new study by Black & Veatch, commissioned by Environmental Defense Fund, provides further evidence that proactive grid investments don’t just help electric vehicles get on the road — they can save utility ratepayers money.
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