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National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy Summary

Core Content

The National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy (ZEF Strategy) is a coordinated, all-of-government initiative developed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It aims to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (ZE-MHDVs) by prioritizing infrastructure deployment along the National Highway Freight Network (NHFN) and complementary roadways.

The Strategy outlines a phased approach to build a zero-emission freight (ZEF) network over four phases from 2024 to 2040, with the ultimate goal of achieving a national ZEF network by 2040. It supports clean energy goals, economic growth, environmental justice, and U.S. climate leadership, while also promoting cross-sector collaboration among government agencies, private companies, and communities.

Main Objectives

• Accelerate the adoption of ZE-MHDVs by prioritizing infrastructure deployment.
• Align public and private investments with identified ZEF corridors and hubs.
• Support grid transformation and hydrogen infrastructure development to meet ZE-MHDV needs.
• Ensure equitable benefits for disadvantaged communities through infrastructure prioritization.

Key Phases and Outcomes

Each phase builds upon the previous one, increasing the scale and coverage of ZEF corridors and hubs. The Strategy emphasizes the importance of community engagement, market signals, and systems-level planning to support the transition to zero-emission freight.

Key Infrastructure and Focus Areas

• ZEF Corridors: Identified based on freight volume, port activity, and projected ZE-MHDV adoption.
• ZEF Hubs: Defined as 100–150-mile radius zones around key freight locations (e.g., ports, intermodal facilities, and truck parking).
• Selected Corridors: Include major highways such as I-5, I-10, I-25, I-75, I-80, I-95, and the Texas Triangle.
• Selected Ports: Major ports like the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, Port of San Diego, Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, Port of Miami, Houston Port Authority, and Port of Savannah are prioritized.

Cross-Sector Collaboration

The Strategy promotes collaboration across multiple sectors:

• Government: Federal and state agencies use the Strategy to align public investments, grants, and loans with ZEF priorities.
• Energy Sector: Supports grid planning and hydrogen infrastructure development.
• Industry: Provides transparency on infrastructure needs to guide ZE-MHDV investments.
• Communities: Helps promote clean transportation solutions and advocate for infrastructure development.

The Strategy complements existing initiatives such as:

• DOE’s $7 billion investment in seven regional clean hydrogen hubs.
• DOE’s commercial ZEV corridor planning grants to support on-the-ground planning.
• SuperTruck 3 initiative for developing zero-emission truck technology.

Strategy Implementation

The Strategy is designed to be a living document, with periodic revisions to reflect real-world changes in technology, economics, and community needs. The Joint Office engages with the Electric Vehicle Working Group, requests for information, and public-private partnerships to update the Strategy.

Implementation involves:

• Federal Agencies: Incorporating ZEF corridor maps and hub lists into grant and loan programs.
• Energy Providers: Using the Strategy for systems-level energy planning to support ZE-MHDV charging and hydrogen refueling.
• Industry and Communities: Leveraging the Strategy to guide investment, planning, and deployment of ZEF infrastructure.

Adapting to Market Needs

The Strategy is flexible and responsive to market dynamics, including:

• Early markets with first- to last-mile delivery and local/region haul.
• Long-haul transportation as the adoption of ZE-MHDVs expands.
• Private investment in decarbonizing freight, which the Strategy aims to catalyze.

Areas of Future Interest

• Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): Drives advancements in automotive, battery, charging, fuel cell, and hydrogen infrastructure.
• Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL): Provides a foundation for federal investment in infrastructure, including roads, ports, and energy systems.
• Future Revisions: The Strategy will be updated regularly to reflect changes in technology, market development, and community needs, with a focus on long-term infrastructure funding and connector standards.

Key Definitions

1. Zero-Emission Freight: Uses electricity or hydrogen as fuel.
2. Zero-Emission Freight Corridor: A highway subsystem that supports ZE-MHDVs with access to charging and hydrogen refueling.
3. Zero-Emission Freight Hub: A geographic area with a high concentration of freight activity, well-suited for supporting ZEF ecosystems.

Conclusion

The National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy provides a structured, phased roadmap for transitioning the U.S. freight system to zero-emission technologies. It emphasizes collaboration, equity, and scalability to ensure that the benefits of clean freight transportation are realized across all regions and communities. By aligning public and private investments, the Strategy aims to support the widespread adoption of ZE-MHDVs and reduce emissions in the freight sector by 2040.