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☷Biden Harris Administration Releases First Ever National Strategy to Accelerate Deployment of Zero Emission Infrastructure for Freight Trucks
U.S. Department of Energy ( By Press Release office)
Mar 14,2024
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The Biden - Harris Administration just released the National Zero - Emission Freight Corridor Strategy , which is a big deal . It was developed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and the U . S . Department of Energy , in collaboration with the Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency . This strategy will guide the deployment of charging and fueling infrastructure for zero - emission medium - and heavy - duty vehicles from 2024 to 2040 . The goal is to meet the increasing demand for cleaner transportation options , boost private sector efforts , improve air quality in communities affected by diesel emissions , and work towards the President ' s clean transportation goal . U . S . Secretary of Energy Jennifer M . Granholm highlighted the importance of addressing the negative impacts of petroleum - fueled freight on public health and the environment . President Biden ' s National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi emphasized the significance of this strategy in delivering environmental justice , improving air quality in vulnerable communities , and promoting American innovation . Senator Alex Padilla also expressed gratitude for the whole - of - government effort and the launch of a national strategy to accelerate the development of infrastructure for heavy - duty vehicles . Overall , this strategy is a significant step towards achieving a zero - emission transportation sector and reaching emission reduction goals . Making sure that electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling are easily accessible along our nation ' s freight corridors and at ports is crucial for the U . S . to reach its goal of having at least 30% of medium and heavy - duty vehicle sales be zero - emission by 2030 and 100% by 2040 . The strategy aims to prioritize and speed up infrastructure development along the National Highway Freight Network in four phases . The goal is to meet the current needs of freight trucks and technology markets , anticipate future developments , and take ambitious actions to reduce emissions . In line with the National Zero - Emission Freight Corridor Strategy , the Federal Highway Administration is designating National EV Freight Corridors to support the growth of a national EV charging network that benefits both individual and commercial users . This will help reduce costs for consumers and improve air quality for communities affected by freight emissions . The designations are part of the Biden - Harris Administration ' s efforts to achieve net - zero emissions by 2050 and have already attracted significant investment in EV charging infrastructure . This is a government initiative to line up investments and speed up the implementation of sustainable and scalable ZE - MHDV infrastructure . By focusing on areas with high freight volume , we can kickstart further investment opportunities . Factors like freight volume , port usage , projected ZE - MHDV volumes , environmental impact , ZEV policies , and planning grants will guide the deployment . The National Zero - Emission Freight Corridor Strategy will prioritize , sequence , and accelerate infrastructure development along key freight routes in four phases . These phases involve establishing priority hubs , connecting hubs , expanding corridor connections , and achieving a national network . Check out the strategy for more maps and details . ### .
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