Delivering Opportunity: How Electric Buses and Trucks Can Create Jobs and Improve Public Health in California

This report explores electric trucks and buses, their emissions, and the potential for job opportunities in the expanding electric heavy-duty vehicle market. The report highlights California as a leader in policies and investments to drive the adoption of electric trucks and buses. The report emphasizes that job training and fair hiring policies can open doors for employment in underserved communities. Additionally, it argues that electric trucks and buses can help reduce pollution from heavy-duty vehicles, which poses health risks, particularly for low-income and minority communities residing near busy traffic areas.