COALITION EXPANDS TO ELECTRIFY 100% TRUCKS & BUSES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
The LA County Electric Truck & Bus Coalition to Advocate for All Types of Electric Fleets
Los Angeles, CA --- The LA County Electric Truck & Bus Coalition (formerly known as the LA County Electric Bus Coalition) announced today the broadening of their effort to electrify 100% of the trucks in LA County. The coalition will build upon their recent successes advocating for all-electric buses and expand their mission to power 100% of Los Angeles truck and bus fleets with clean, non-polluting electric power.
“Trucks are responsible for half of the air pollution in California,” said Hector Huezo, California Organizer of Jobs to Move America. “Unfortunately, the vast majority of the trucks driving through LA neighborhoods still run on dirty and outdated fossil fuels like diesel and natural gas, exposing millions of Angelenos to toxic emissions and dangerous levels of air pollution.”
The coalition brings together leading voices from clean energy, labor, environment and frontline communities. Founding coalition members include Earthjustice, Environment California, Food & Water Watch, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union #11, Jobs to Move America, and the Sierra Club.
As part of their mission to replace all polluting buses and trucks in LA County with healthier and safer zero-emissions vehicles, the coalition will advocate for thoughtful policies that accelerate fleet electrification while creating equitable economic growth and quality local jobs.
“Los Angeles is entering a new era of transportation electrification,” said Jennifer Kropke, Director of Workforce and Environmental Engagement at the IBEW Local 11. “Electrifying our fleets will clean up our air, protect our climate, and generate thousands of opportunities for clean energy careers that pay family-sustaining wages. The future of transportation is electric and we are committed to doing all that we can to make it happen.”
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The Los Angeles County Electric Truck & Bus Coalition is dedicated to improving the lives of all Angelenos by advocating that Los Angeles electrify 100% of its bus and truck fleets. The coalition advances policies that accelerate fleet electrification, while creating equitable economic growth and quality local jobs. The coalition was founded by Earthjustice, Environment California, Food & Water Watch, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union #11, Jobs to Move America, and the Sierra Club.