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Global Climate Regulations Indicate Complex Compliance Future for Fleets

May 8, 2024From California to the UK to Japan, increasingly stringent climate regulations elevate planning, reporting, and data collection requirements for their regulated entities.

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DOE Announces $27M in Grants to Install Batteries, EV Chargers, Efficiency Retrofits

May 6, 2024More than three dozen state and local governments will receive funds, including $2.2 million for Chicago to launch a building electrification campaign, install EV chargers, and other projects.

via Utility Dive

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41 Volvo VNR Electric Trucks Go to Work in California

May 6, 20244 Gen Logistics, a family-owned drayage company based in Southern California has deployed 41 Volvo VNR Electric trucks, the OEM has announced. 4 Gen Logistics will use its new electric trucks to haul freight throughout the Inland Empire and between the Port of Long Beach and distribution warehouses in the region.

via HDT

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Avoid the Hidden Costs of EV Adoption

May 6, 2024As more organizations work toward the finish line, they can quickly find hidden costs accumulating if their team doesn’t plan and communicate appropriately.

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Could Autonomous Trucks Help Save the Planet?

May 3, 2024In a white paper released Tuesday, Aurora Innovation looked at immediate, medium- and longer-term opportunities and found some obvious and not-so-obvious savings.

via FreightWaves
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ATRI: Renewable Diesel Better Emissions Option than BEVs

May 3, 2024The American Transportation Research Institute has released a new report that analyzes the benefits of employing renewable diesel as an alternative to battery-electric trucks.

via HDT

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Millions of Semi-Trucks Still Rely on Fossil Fuels — Cutting-Edge EV Tech Site Could Change That

May 1, 2024The Gilroy site will serve as a test bed for the new technologies — both for the company and the industry — allowing them to understand the strengths and limitations of the tech in the real world.

via Mercury News

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The ZEV Transition is Happening in California

May 1, 2024Two private companies are focused on offering a solution to the costly ZEV truck transition and another wants to close the charging gap for renters.

via Spectrum News 1
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Big Rigs in California Are Getting Cleaner — But Can Long-Range Targets for Trucks be Met?

May 1, 2024With California at the forefront, adoption is gaining ground among vehicles that travel around 200 miles or less per day — what’s called the short-haul sector that includes delivery vans, buses, etc.

via San Diego Union-Tribune
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Power Input Flexibility is Critical to the Future of EV Charging

May 1, 2024Selecting the right EV charging infrastructure can directly impact the success of your EV transition, operational efficiency, and user satisfaction.

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FirstElement Brings Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Fueling Capabilities to the Masses

April 30, 2024FirstElement opens the first public hydrogen fueling station for commercial vehicles in the Port of Oakland, helping eliminate almost 50 million lb. of CO2 emissions.

via Fleet Owner
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Autonomous Trucks can Reduce Emissions and Fight Climate Change

April 30, 2024Aurora Innovation has released a white paper indicating that autonomous trucking has the potential for significant environmental benefits, the company reported.

via HDT

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Waste Not, Want Not: How Methane Biogases Can Help Us Reach Our Climate Goals

April 29, 2024Slashing methane is urgent because it’s a “climate super pollutant” — 87 times more potent than carbon dioxide over 20 years.

via The Hill

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Championing the Crucial Dialogue to Advance Fleet Electrification

April 29, 2024Fleets and utilities must create a foundation for strategic planning, allowing utilities to gauge the scale of infrastructure needed to take proactive steps to meet the charging demand effectively for their fleet clients.

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ACT Expo to Spotlight Industry’s Biggest Announcements

April 26, 2024Learn about game-changing new partnerships, exclusive product updates, new low- and zero-emission vehicles, and the latest advanced vehicle deployments.

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Tesla Promises Semi Truck Production to Begin in Late 2025

April 26, 2024Tesla Inc.’s touted Class 8 Semi tractor is likely to begin rolling off the company’s Reno, Nev., production line late next year, according to a senior executive.

via Transport Topics