Biden Unveils Plan to Electrify Nation's Trucks by 2040, Starting with Key Freight Corridors

Biden administration releases first strategy for electrifying nation's trucks by 2040, targeting key freight corridors first
Focuses on areas with high freight traffic, disproportionate pollution burdens, and supportive state policies
Phased approach recognizes current technology limitations, starts with shorter routes and increases over time
Considers both battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell trucks; notes infrastructure challenges around hydrogen
Builds on existing funding commitments, directs government and private investment to priority areas