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Zero-emission trucks are taking center stage at MCE 2023. Here’s what you should know.

Energy Central

By Jason Mathers As hundreds of fleet professionals from across the U.S. gather in Austin, TX this week for the American Trucking Association’s annual Management Conference and Exhibition, some may be arriving with a feeling of uncertainty about the pace of transition to zero-emission trucks.

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4 ways protective, greenhouse gas standards can benefit heavy-duty fleets

Energy Central

By Jason Mathers A paradox has become evident through many of my recent discussions and projects with fleets: while fleet managers have more tools at their disposal than ever before, the ambition of their efforts has grown significantly, too.

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U.S. signs global commitment to 100% zero-emission trucks, buses at COP27

Energy Central

By EDF BlogsBy: Jason Mathers and Peter Zalzal The U.S. made an important commitment at COP27 yesterday that will help reduce climate and air pollution from the dirtiest vehicles on our roads and create a foundation for more ambitious action, which is urgently needed to reduce pollution from trucks and buses.

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Walmart drives toward zero-emission goal for its entire fleet by 2040

GreenBiz

Jason Mather, director of vehicles and freight strategy for the Environmental Defense Fund, described Walmart's new goals in a release as "a critical signal to the industry that the future is zero-emissions." We want to see ZEV technology scaled, and we want to be on the front lines of that trend," Freeze said. .

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New report identifies high-priority regions for electrifying trucks

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We are already seeing strong policy signals in jurisdictions across the US, which will help ignite the market for clean trucks by accelerating demand,” said Jason Mathers, Director, Vehicles & Freight Strategy for the Environmental Defense Fund.

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Road test indicates existing electric trucks could replace millions of diesels on short-haul routes

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According to Jason Mathers, Director of Vehicles and Freight Strategy at the Environmental Defense Fund, nearly half the trucks in operation in the US today—about 5.2 million—fall into the categories of vehicles represented in the recent Run on Less test.

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4 Actions Fleets Must Take to be Sustainability Leaders Today

EDF + Business

Jason Mathers, Director, Vehicles & Freight Strategy. Electric trucks provide an opportunity for organizations with fleets to fundamentally transform the environmental impact of their operations.