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Inflation Reduction Act could expedite green trucking
The bill provides more than $400 billion to improve energy security and fight climate change, including incentives to accelerate a transition toward cleaner energy sources.
September 8, 2022
Alternative power
Energy Secretary gets close look at electric Volvo tractor
Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm recently visited Volvo's TEC Fontana dealership to experience first-hand the Volvo VNR Electric truck. Also: Two Southeastern Freight Lines facilities celebrate 70th anniversary.
September 6, 2022
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Fake it ‘til you make it
Optimism always will be a part of promoting technology by those with a vested interest in the technologies.
August 29, 2022
Battery electric
Volvo Group North America wraps Volvo LIGHTS project with key insights into mass BEV adoption
The three-year project has mapped out a blueprint for the robust support ecosystem necessary to deploy zero-emission heavy-duty battery-electric trucks and equipment as fleets and the companies they serve strive for greener operations.
August 26, 2022
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Foodservice distributor McLane adds three electric Volvos to SoCal fleet
McLane will deploy the three Volvo VNR Electrics in the Los Angeles metro area. Also: ACT's Class 8 tractor market demand outlook remains negative for fourth straight month; Louisville-based Sysco drivers vote to join Teamsters union.
August 24, 2022
Alternative power
Truck manufacturers call for investment, coordination to support zero emission rollout
Panelists pointed to California as an example of MHD ZEV leadership, noting that more needed to be done to achieve the aggressive ZEV adoption goals that many states are pursuing, with investment in charging infrastructure as a key example.
August 19, 2022
Alternative power
Gasoline and range anxiety
Those that now want an instantaneous fueling network for electric and hydrogen vehicles need to realize that how we use gasoline vehicles evolved as the infrastructure was evolving.
August 15, 2022
Alternative power
Corkscrews – a trucking analogy
When you remove the cork from the bottle, you don't need a corkscrew. Could the same be true for batteries and charging capacity?
August 2, 2022
Alternative power
Making the beachgoers say, 'Hey look at that!'
The City of Mobile last month ordered a Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse vehicle – the first electric vehicle to operate in its fleet of 26 refuse trucks and the first electric LR in the state.
July 30, 2022
Alternative power
Does a fuel surcharge have a role with zero-emission fleets?
Surcharges have become accepted for diesel, but will they find new roles in the zero-emission future as well?
July 20, 2022
Alternative power
The rEVolution will not be televised (or forced)
The high cost of diesel isn't going to drive trucking fleets to seek out electric options. It will drive them out of business first.
July 1, 2022
Alternative power
Trucking conditions climb | FedEx gets first BrightDrop EV delivery vans
ATA's For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index hit the second highest level since the pandemic started. Also: FedEx is on a path to transform its entire parcel pickup and delivery fleet to all-electric by 2040; TruckPro acquires southwestern U.S. distributor.
June 22, 2022
Alternative power
Volvo invests in second-life battery energy storage company
The investment will further accelerate Volvo Group's battery business and sustainability opportunities, the company said. Also: Pilot expands into CNG business with new partnership.
June 20, 2022
Regulations
DOT proposes ground rules for national network of EV chargers
Minimum standards will help ensure a user-friendly national EV charging network, accessible to all makes and models of EVs.
June 9, 2022
Alternative power
It’s a numbers game
As of Spring this year, there are reportedly more than 140,000 orders for zero-emissions Class 2b-8 vehicles, but as of last December, CALSTART reported there were only about 1,250 ZEVs of all classes registered in the U.S.
June 6, 2022
Alternative power
Fleets share ride and drive impressions of zero emission trucks and vans
Fleets looking to shrink their carbon footprint provide feedback on zero emission trucks and vans from a recent ride and drive event at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, California.
June 3, 2022
Technology
Technology may enable carriers to better meet ESG goals, but there's only so much it can do
Trucking companies have been investing in software technology to meet ESG goals, and there are many products on the market, but until hydrogen and EVs are widely available, there aren't a lot of options to make a dent in carrier emissions.
May 19, 2022
Alternative power
Examining the full life cycle emissions of 'zero-emission' powertrains
In this week's 10-44, a look at ATRI's latest report examining the full life cycle carbon dioxide emissions of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks.
May 19, 2022
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