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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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Propane Autogas’ Role in Clean Student Transportation

September 23, 2021Propane school buses provide clean transportation benefits to students, the environment, and school districts across the country.

Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)

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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 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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NGVAmerica: Passing the Infrastructure Bill Will Advance a Carbon-Negative Transport Future

September 13, 2021The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 includes multiple opportunities to improve not just the health of our planet, but of its people.

Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica)

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Fleet Spotlight: Gemini Motor Transport – Delivering and Using Diverse Fuel Solutions for Love’s

September 10, 2021Gemini’s expansive fleet fueled with a portfolio of alternative fuels including CNG, RNG, biodiesel, and renewable diesel.

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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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ACT Expo 2021: NACFE Boasts Trucking Industry’s Lead in Charge to Electrify Commercial Vehicles

September 1, 2021With more than a dozen electric trucks and big-name fleets such as Frito-Lay, Anheuser Busch, and DHL, NACFE and RMI kicked off this year’s Run on Less – Electric demonstration.

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ACT Expo 2021: Chart Industries Introduces On-Board Liquid Hydrogen System

September 1, 2021Chart Industries recently announced the availability of a new onboard liquid hydrogen fuel system line of products for heavy-duty trucks — HLH2.

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ACT Expo 2021: CNGVP: Fleets Increasingly Turning to Natural Gas Vehicles

September 1, 2021According to CNGVP, real-world fleets are increasingly turning to near-zero emission natural gas vehicles and carbon-negative renewable natural gas.

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ACT Expo 2021: Hyliion Highlights the Hybrid eX

September 1, 2021Hyliion brought along an improved model of its hybrid system to ACT Expo 2021, giving attendees a first-hand look at the Hybrid eX, an updated version of Hyliion’s sustainability-focused hybrid powertrain.

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ACT Expo 2021: Shell Starship 2.0 Exceeds Fuel Efficiency, Emissions Reduction Goals

September 1, 2021Shell’s Starship 2.0 demonstration truck made its way to the ACT Expo hall today, touting exceeded fuel economy and efficiency results compared to its initial 2018 Starship program.

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