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June 2025: Electric trucks, buses round-up

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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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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

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  • 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

By Michael Zimmerman 

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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Why science, not hype, must inform how we use hydrogen in Europe

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By Helen Spence-Jackson

The EU’s hydrogen ambitions are facing a reality check. Despite an ambitious strategy launched in 2020 and ongoing work to establish a comprehensive policy framework, recent forecasts suggest hydrogen deployment is lagging behind initial targets. However, this moment offers an opportunity for reflection and provides valuable lessons not just for Europe, but also for other regions.

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Time for Australian policymakers to catch up on methane reporting

By Charlotte Hanson

Cutting methane emissions from the energy sector is the fastest, cheapest and most effective way to curb global warming even as we decarbonize our energy systems. And the first step is making sure we know how much methane is being emitted, where it’s being released and by whom. As the well-worn adage goes, you can’t fix what you don’t measure.

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