Fuel / Technology: Electric Drive

EV Credit

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California Proposes Fix for Federal EV Credit Possibly Due for Chopping Block, Minus Tesla

November 25, 2024California Governor Gavin Newsom recently committed to restarting state’s EV rebate program in lieu of the federal EV credit possibly being cut by the incoming administration.

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Canadian Transit Agency Makes Move to 100% Zero Emissions

November 18, 2024As part of its ongoing mission to reduce emissions from its public transportation services, the Toronto Transit Commission recently announced the implementation of a smart charge management system for its electric bus fleet.

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Public Policy is Setting the Stage for School Bus Electrification

November 18, 2024When millions of children across the country first returned to school this year, their ride to school might have looked, smelled and sounded a little different.

World Resources Institute

TRC’s Neandross Discusses Future of Fleet Mobility with ExxonMobil’s Hattersley

November 6, 2024ExxonMobil's Andy Hattersley and TRC's Erik Neandross discuss key vectors of change, the barriers fleets are facing and how the wider ecosystem is evolving to meet these needs.

EV grid

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New Report Proposes Prepping Grid for EVs to Lower Costs

November 6, 2024A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund suggests that getting the national electric grid ready now for the oncoming influx of EVs, including heavy-duty trucks and buses, will result in lower costs to ratepayers.

Where Will the Election Drive Electric Vehicles?

November 1, 2024No matter your political alignment, most people can agree that the results of the 2024 election will alter the course of several key issues, including decarbonization.

Charging Infrastructure

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More EV Truck Charging Infrastructure Becomes Available in Southern California

October 30, 2024EV charging infrastructure provider Voltera recently hosted a ride & drive at its Lynwood, California, site, giving local truck fleet operators a chance to see a fully operational commercial EV charging depot in action.

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Volvo Trucks, Dealer Help Owner-Operator Secure Funding for Electrification Journey

October 29, 2024Volvo Trucks and its dealer TEC Equipment recently helped Saldivar’s Trucking becoming the first independent owner-operator in the U.S. to deploy a Volvo VNR Electric truck for drayage operations at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

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Electrifying Your Fleet: The Myths vs Facts

October 24, 2024To ensure fleets have the most seamless electrification process, we've put together best practices and dispelled some common myths that are affecting this transition.

EverCharge

Charging Infrastructure

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Best Practices for Scaling and Optimizing EV Charging Infrastructure: Six Steps for Success

October 3, 2024As a result of our energy transition and transportation electrification work with private fleets and public transportation agencies, we have identified some ways to accelerate your energy and electrification transition.

TRC Companies

Zero-Emission School Bus

New York’s Leadership Develops Roadmaps, Unlocks Funding for Zero-Emission School Bus Fleets

September 27, 2024While funding is available, navigating the incentive landscape and aligning public funding requires skilled coordination among multiple stakeholders.

TRC Companies

Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing Unveils New High-Powered Electric Charging Stations

September 25, 2024The chargers are part of the overall strategy of parent company Velocity Vehicle Group to make EVs a great option for fleets.

TRC Companies

Power Electronics

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The Road to Electrification: Simplifying Power Electronics for Commercial Vehicles

September 24, 2024As fleets move forward in the electric vehicle era, sustainability and efficiency are becoming a top priority for operators, driving the importance of electric propulsion as a path toward zero emissions.

BAE Systems

World EV Day

Celebrating EV Growth Amidst Charging and Supply Chain Challenges

September 6, 2024Honoring progress and overcoming obstacles on the 5th annual World EV Day.

TRC Companies

RIZON USA

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Velocity EV Rebrands as RIZON USA

September 5, 2024The authorized U.S. Distributor of the RIZON Brand by Daimler Truck is expanding its Class 4-5 battery-electric truck lineup and certified dealer network.

TRC Companies

EV future

Ford Latest OEM to Revise Stance on EV Future

August 22, 2024In the latest rollback of EV-focused development, Ford announced they are ending plans to produce an electric sports utility vehicle, which could result in a $1.9 billion loss.

TRC Companies