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Study: Electric School Bus Reliability, Cost-Effectiveness Stand Up in Montana Extreme Cold

March 4, 2025A recent study conducted for the Montana Department of Environmental Quality claims that electric school buses are not only viable but also advantageous in Montana’s harsh winter conditions.

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ACT Expo Teams Up with NAFA for Unmatched Fleet Education and Technology Showcase

March 4, 2025ACT Expo and the NAFA have teamed up to create a can’t-miss week of fleet-focused education, technology showcase, and networking opportunities.

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Cost-Effective and Sustainable Solutions for Fleets Amid Evolving Energy Needs 

March 3, 2025Often clean vehicles come with a significant price tag, but transitioning to natural gas vehicles fueled by renewable natural gas offers a cost-effective and sustainable solution.

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ACT News Talks Tech: U.S. Energy’s Jerry Miller on Overcoming EV Infrastructure Challenges

February 25, 2025In this edition of ACT News Talks Tech, Director of Editorial Stephane Babcock talks to Jerry Miller, Director of Business Development at U.S. Energy.

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Musk Team Lays Off NHTSA Workers Overseeing Tesla

February 24, 2025Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team is eliminating jobs at the vehicle safety agency that oversees Tesla and has launched investigations into deadly crashes involving his company’s cars.

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Tesla Semis Making Their Way to WattEV’s SoCal Depot

February 21, 2025After clocking 2 million miles of all-electric heavy-duty freight movement in Southern California last year, WattEV announced that it will take delivery of 40 Tesla Semis in 2026 to expand on that success.

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DHL, Scania Test Electric Truck with Range Extender

February 21, 2025DHL Group and Scania recently announced the development of an electric truck that uses a fuel-powered generator to allow for battery-electric driving with a longer range.

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EIA: Consumption of RD Continues General Growth Trend on West Coast

February 20, 2025Renewable diesel is increasingly replacing petroleum diesel on the West Coast, where state-level policies are attracting new production capacity and shipments to the region, according to the US Energy Information Administration.

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EPA Head Sends California Waivers to Congress for Review

February 19, 2025U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin recently announced that his agency will be sending the rules granting waivers to the state to Congress for review.

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Nikola Files for Bankruptcy, Citing ‘Market and Macroeconomic Factors’

February 19, 2025After a number of setbacks, EV manufacturer Nikola has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing challenges the market is currently facing.

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Toyota Develops New Multi-Sector-Capable Fuel Cell System

February 19, 2025Toyota recently announced the development of a new, third-generation fuel cell system that will be applicable to multiple sectors, including commercial transportation.

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New York Gov. Hochul Open to Extending Electric School Bus Mandate

February 17, 2025With less than two years remaining before school districts in New York are required to purchase only electric school buses, Gov. Kathy Hochul said she is open to delaying the mandate because of increasing challenges.

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Ionna EV Charging Network Moving Forward

February 14, 2025The automaker-led joint venture remains committed to rolling out public charging infrastructure, despite the suspension of government funding.

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Ohio’s EV Charger Expansion Stalls After Federal Freeze

February 13, 2025It’s now unclear whether Ohio will build any more of the federally funded charging stations, as President Donald Trump’s administration has directed all states to halt any new spending of the money.

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Proposed EV Legislation Said to Promote Fairness Amongst Drivers

February 12, 2025A recently reintroduced piece of legislation would impose a one-time fee of $1,000 on all-electric vehicles at the manufacturer level, at the point of sale.

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FHWA Pauses NEVI Program, Suspends State Plan Approvals

February 12, 2025States looking to expand their electric vehicle charging network will no longer be getting funding through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program.