Carson Bristol

While much of the focus has been on passenger vehicles, electrification can bring substantial benefits for long-haul trucks. Electrifying the millions of diesel-powered trucks on U.S. roads could help the U.S. significantly reduce our carbon footprint.

The production and use of passenger vehicles accounts for 15 percent of the world's annual greenhouse gas emissions. How can the automotive industry contribute to slowing climate change? A new report by Polestar and Rivian provides some answers – but also emphasizes the urgency of the issue.