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Demonstrating Innovations to Scale Zero‑Emission Freight Transport

The JETSI project is a landmark initiative that will deploy 100 Class 8 battery-electric trucks (BETs) across Southern California to demonstrate strategies to successfully scale market penetration of zero emission technologies.

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Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI) Wins Coalition for Clean Air 2024 California Air Quality Award

The JETSI project was honored with a California Air Quality Award by the Coalition for Clean Air at the annual awards ceremony hosted on June 14, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. This prestigious award recognizes the project’s significant contribution to reducing emissions in Southern California’s commercial transportation sector.  

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A two-page PDF summary of the JETSI project, suitable for printing on one piece of paper

EPA’s strict new rules for heavy-duty trucks spark strong Southern California responses

Los Angeles Daily News | In February, an event showcased a trucking company’s Ontario-based fleet of electric-powered drayage trucks, funded in part by a state government and pollution-fighting public agencies. NFI’s trucks are expected to offset 4,400 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions every year.

Southern California’s novel warehouse rule is reducing truck pollution

Environmental Defense Fund | The warehouse ISR has significantly boosted zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) deployments in the District, surpassing the results of California’s HVIP program in its first three years. Data indicates that warehouse operators are successfully complying with the rule, earning surplus points, thanks to a combination of state and federal incentives and the competitive total cost of ownership of ZEVs. For example, NFI, a major logistics and warehouse operator, is meeting WAIRE compliance by purchasing electric Class 8 trucks and terminal tractors through the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative.

All-Electric Semi-Trucks Making a Difference

Clean Fleet Report | A step in the direction of cleaning the air in Southern California has been made by the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI). Project partner, NFI, a third-party supply chain provider with headquarters in New Jersey. NFI constructed an all-electric port drayage facility in Ontario, California.

Regulation focuses on Southern California warehouses to improve air quality, reducing pollution from freight and logistics hubs

Spectrum News 1 | JETSI project partner, NFI industries, shares the impact of South Coast AQMD’s WAIRE ruling and how it has taken action by adopting electric truck fleets

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