Electrifying heavy-duty vehicles could reduce environmental inequalities

Read the full story from Northwestern University.

If the region surrounding Chicago — North America’s largest freight hub — shifted just 30% of its current on-road heavy-duty vehicles to electric versions, it would substantially reduce pollution and save hundreds of lives per year, with the benefits largely concentrated in disadvantaged communities, according to a new study. The study authors highlight that neighborhoods with predominantly Black, Hispanic and Latinx residents would benefit the most — potentially reducing disproportionate pollution and health burdens in historically marginalized areas.