However, electric alternatives are available and in use today. Identifying ways to expand their use first with utilities and then in other industries can make significant reductions not only in greenhouse gas emissions, but also in other emissions associated with internal combustion engines. Develop a program with manufacturers, DOE, EPA, and utilities to facilitate the expansion of electric materials handling vehicles for utility and industry use, looking for cost reductions, emission reduction information, potential for conversion of internal combustion counterparts, etc. Develop a data base of information and booklets that describe the equipment, its ease of use, its applications, recharging information, etc. for distribution to membership and industry. The Industrial Truckers Association Key manufacturers.
Electricity is used by urban heavy and light rail mass transit systems and in some rail corridors.
Electrification of additional mass transit segments could contribute to a significant net reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as well as other emissions associated with internal combustion engines. High initial capital cost of electrification systems. Reluctance of governments to provide subsidies to offset the high cost per passenger of mass transit systems. Develop study in coordination with DOT and DOE on cost of developing mass transit, including electric buses and emission reduction potentials. May be appropriate for some states to include in CAA compliance plans.