Energy Efficient & Resilient Freight Technology
Addressing Common Myths about Sustainable Freight
A key focus of the Carbon-Neutral and Sustainable Freight program area of the D2D Coalition is decarbonizing medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), which contribute significantly to U.S. transportation greenhouse gas emissions. A D2D working group was assembled to tackle the challenge of widespread public misperceptions around climate change and EV technology. The working group explored 15 prevalent misperceptions that are impeding sustainable freight progress. These included beliefs such as electric vehicles being less safe than diesel vehicles, electric trucks being too expensive or ineffective in cold climates, and the idea that electrification merely shifts emissions elsewhere.
Electrifying Freight: Case Studies and Strategies for Scaling Zero-Emission Trucking Ecosystems
Electrifying medium- and heavy-duty freight vehicles (MHDVs) is critical to meeting climate goals but significant challenges remain; these include high costs, complex infrastructure, and limited public charging. This project highlights real-world models and strategies supporting the transition to zero-emission freight, with a focus on charging infrastructure and enabling partnerships.