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Volvo LIGHTS Project Honored with Climate Leadership Award

October 20, 2021The Volvo LIGHTS project was recently presented with a 2021 Climate Leadership award in the Innovative Partnership category by the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions and The Climate Registry.
Tesla Semi to Deploy in 2023

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Musk: Tesla Semi to Hit in 2023

October 20, 2021The annual Tesla shareholders meeting took place on October 7, at the Giga Texas factory in Austin, where Musk announced the 2023 deployment.

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NYC Announces $75 Million in Funding for Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure to Expand Greenest Municipal Fleet

October 12, 2021In NYC, the addition of EVs and charging infrastructure helps support the goal of transitioning to an all-electric fleet by 2040.

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Valley Fleet Support Promotes Evolving Emission Reductions for Fleets

October 12, 2021An upcoming Valley Fleet Support webinar will discuss the available options for alternative fuels and vehicles for fleets in the Central Valley.

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Jobs, Resources, and Plans — Where to Look for Your Funding Future

September 30, 2021Federal incentives and regulatory stimuli seek to reinvigorate the country’s economic priorities for clean transportation and infrastructure.

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Industry Aims at Refocusing Zero-Emission Efforts to National Level

September 29, 2021As several states move to adopt requirements for zero-emission vehicles, manufacturers have even more reason to call for national uniformity.

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Run on Less Finale Focuses on Electrification Feasibility

September 28, 2021The Run on Less demonstration followed 13 fleets throughout North America as they delivered real freight in battery-electric trucks.

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Stack Incentives and Maximize Funding to Jumpstart Your School’s Electric Bus Fleet

ACT News, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and PG&E hosted a complimentary EV webinar for school buses.

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Ballard’s Next Generation of Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Mobility

September 16, 2021To achieve net-zero emission by 2050, we need deep cuts in GHG emissions, especially within the transport sector which is responsible for 24% of direct CO2 emissions from fuel combustion.
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NACFE’s Run on Less – Electric Finale

NACFE has crossed the finish line of Run on Less – Electric, its real-world electric truck technology demonstration that concluded in New York City during this year’s Climate Week.

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SoSF September 2021 Webinar

Developing a Sustainable Fleet Strategy with Today and Tomorrow’s Technology

Discover the current state of clean fleet technologies and how these technologies fit into an organization’s overall sustainability strategy and goals.

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NACFE’s Run on Less – Electric Demo Nears Finish Line

September 13, 2021With less than a week to go, the North American Council on Freight Efficiency’s Run on Less – Electric is getting close to its exciting conclusion.

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Driving Advancements in Electric Trucks via Run on Less – Electric Workshop

September 10, 2021NACFE and RMI recently hosted an electric truck workshop at ACT Expo, discussing the challenges that remain regarding their adoption.

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EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW: PG&E Business EV Rate Plans Offer Innovative Options for EV Charging

September 7, 2021An ACT News Executive Interview with Shahin Firoozmand, senior project manager with PG&E on the customer benefits offered by the Business Electric Vehicle rate plans.
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ACT Expo 2021: It’s a Wrap!

September 2, 2021With the trade show exhibitors boxing up their wares and attendees sitting in the last two series of workshops of the week, ACT Expo 2021 has capped off another successful event.

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ACT Expo 2021: Day Three Turns Up the Tech Heat with the Inaugural Diversity Panel, Shell Fireside Chat & Autonomous Talk

September 2, 2021For the third day in a row, attendees left ACT Expo 2021 with a lot to discuss with their teams when they make it home at the end of the week.

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