An electric firetruck puts out blazes in Madison, Wisconsin
Release Date: 06/12/2025
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info_outlineThe truck’s quiet engine makes it easier for firefighters to talk during calls, and it doesn’t spew diesel pollution into the firehouse. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/