January 10th, 2017 by EV Expert Diesel-powered engines have garnered a reputation for their nasty emissions. Nitrous oxides may contribute to asthma and shortened life spans. Particulates are also bad for lungs and other living tissue. Of course, we cannot forget about the pollutant carbon dioxide, responsible for a host of issues such as climate change. Converting the fleet that hauls America’s freight has long been on the agenda for the trucking industry. [Full disclosure: