President Biden Sets Goal To Reach Zero Emissions For Freight Sector
On April 24, the Biden administration announced a new goal to transition the country to a zero-emissions freight sector for truck, rail, aviation, and marine transportation. A White House fact sheet, available here, did not include a date for reaching this objective, however.
The administration also announced its commitment to developing a national zero-emissions freight strategy.
The White House said the strategy “will prioritize actions to address air pollution hot spots and tackle the climate crisis, mobilizing a broad range of government resources, and [will] reflect public participation and meaningful community engagement.”
As part of this new commitment, the Environmental Protection Agency has launched a $1 billion funding opportunity for cities, states, and Tribes to replace Class 6 and Class 7 heavy duty vehicles, which include school buses, trash trucks, and delivery trucks, with zero-emissions vehicles.