I am writing in response to the recent article “Docs to Pritzker: Truck diesel pollution is killing Illinoisans” to let readers know of an immediate way to reduce harmful emissions from diesel trucks. The complete electrification of the 4 million heavy-duty Class 8 trucks in the U.S. will take decades. There is no available technology that matches the range, performance, and reliability of a diesel engine. When an electric counterpart does finally exist, it will be very expensive.
Waiting, while doing nothing, is a lost opportunity in the fight for cleaner air.
