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ZETs have grown in popularity and availability in recent years Over 5,480 ZETs on the road today Over 140 zero-emission models available from more than 40 truck manufacturers Capable of meeting the duty cycle requirements of the majority of freight routes Ninety percent of the country’s largest fleets committed to fully transition to ZETs More than 70 companies call for an acceleration in the growth of ZETs Historic support available to help fleets transition, including financial incentives like vouchers, grants, and tax credits, utility programs and EV-friendly rates for charging, and technical assistance.
Battery-electric trucks lower life cycle carbon emissions 44 to 79 percent Lower total cost of ownership (TCO), including for heavy-duty tractors by 2030 $485 billion in health and environmental benefits if all MHD vehicles transition by 2040
Electric utilities are well-positioned to meet the new demand from ZETs
Creates well-paying jobs in growing sectors of the economy
Utilities and public utilities commissions (PUCs) have robust planning processes that enable them to sufficiently match demand and supply of electricity. Significant new loads have been added to the grid in recent decades, whether in the residential (e.g., air conditioning) or industrial (e.g., data centers) sectors.
Higher utilization of the electrical grid will save ratepayers money Action is needed to safeguard our supply chain from climate risks like stronger and more frequent disasters The cost of inaction is far greater than the cost to transition to zero-emission trucks
Furthermore, new demand from ZETs will increase gradually, as fleets scale deployments and coordinate with their utilities.