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September 2025: Electric trucks, buses round-up

By Marissa Nixon / Published: October 7, 2025

GM supports emergency response with electric vans: General Motors donated their Chevy BrightDrop electric vans to the American Red Cross to enhance emergency response operations nationwide and advance the organization’s Community Adaptation Program.
Electric vehicle adoption expands across sectors: San Diego introduced four zero-emission electric patch trucks to improve road maintenance, while Janus Electric launched its first U.S. pilot with two Class 8 battery-swapping trucks for Ability Trimodal Transportation Services in Southern California.

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By EDF Blogs / Published: October 2, 2025

Rural electric co-ops face both challenges and opportunities as electric trucks and buses drive new demand. Proactive planning is essential to avoid costly grid upgrades, as well as missed economic and public health benefits.
A new report prepared by Clean Energy Works for EDF makes the case that by acting proactively now, rural co-ops can accommodate (and even attract) medium and heavy-duty EVs while also reducing long-term grid upgrade costs to their members.

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By Marissa Nixon / Published: September 5, 2025

Photo credits: Lion Electric

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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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.

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By Marissa Nixon / Published: July 7, 2025

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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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By Marissa Nixon / Published: June 6, 2025

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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