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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Types of trucks and their impact on air pollution
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Commissioner Aggarwala explains the different types of trucks operating in New York City and their impact on air pollution, focusing on the potential for electrification of medium-duty trucks.
- Largest heavy-duty trucks are only about 4% of truck traffic but are most polluting
- 96% of trucks in NYC are medium-duty
- Medium-duty trucks offer potential for near-term electrification
- Electric versions of medium-duty trucks are available
- These trucks can complete daily runs and charge overnight if warehouses provide necessary charging infrastructure
Rohit Aggarwala
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The largest heavy duty trucks are only about 4% of truck traffic.
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However, these are some of the most polluting vehicles and their traffic concentrates near some of our most vulnerable neighborhoods.
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96% of trucks driving around New York City are medium duty.
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These trucks offer the potential for near term electrification because electric versions are available and these trucks can complete their daily runs and charge overnight if warehouses and fleet bases provide the charging they need.
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Next slide, please.