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Highway in Los Angeles - Path to Zero Emissions

Tackling Trucking: How to Get Zero Emissions Trucks at Ports and on Freeways in Los Angeles

August 12, 2019Reducing emissions in the Los Angeles region is important, particularly within ports and on the freeways. Where are we now and where do we need to go?

Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)
Toby Kraus of Proterra

EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW: Proterra Offers Electrification Solutions Package to Commercial OEMs

August 9, 2019Toby Kraus, vice president Proterra Powered, discusses how Proterra's electrification technology is now available for commercial vehicle OEMs.

Climate Change and White House

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Facts Not Furor: What the 2020 Candidates Should Be Focused On

August 5, 2019Close to two dozen Democrats took to podiums to share their vision for America. Their discussion on climate change glossed over a very real and pressing environmental and public health truth.

Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica)
Regional Haul Truck

Factors Align to Make Regional Haul a Perfect Alt. Fuel Fit

July 29, 2019Regional haul is growing for a number of reasons including drivers’ desire to be home more often, the rise of e-commerce, and the advent of technologies such as GPS, load-matching, and big data.

North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE)

Moving on from LNG Myths

July 26, 2019Stakeholder engagement through in-person LNG demonstrations are an effective tool to frame how LNG can be safely handled, stored, and transported.

TRC
Utilities Poles

Utilities Work Hard to Drive EVs

July 23, 2019California utilities create incentive programs to reduce two major barriers for electric fleets—high infrastructure costs and demand charges.

Fleet Owner
Clean Energy RNG Station Opening in Bronx

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Clean Energy Opens Renewable Natural Gas Station in South Bronx

July 17, 2019Empire Clean Cities, New York City officials, and members of the community joined Clean Energy Fuels Corp. for the grand opening of their RNG fueling station located in New York City.

Empire Clean Cities
Mari Roberts, Frito-Lay

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EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW: Technology, Efficiency and Strategy Drive Frito-Lay’s Fleet Sustainability

July 16, 2019Mari Roberts, senior director of transportation at Frito-Lay, discusses how the company is at the forefront of sustainability and implementing advanced vehicle technologies and fuel efficiencies.
Climate Mayors Announcement

Climate Mayors EV Purchasing Collaborative Announces More Than 140 Cities and Counties Have Committed to Purchasing Over 2,100 EVs by 2020

July 15, 2019In late June, dozens of mayors took the stage to announce their commitment to purchasing EVs in partnership with the Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle Purchasing Collaborative.

Electrification Coalition

The Promise (and Potential Pitfall) of VW Settlement Funding

July 10, 2019Fortunately, the first round of VW funds was not a flash-in-the-pan. However, should states fail to consider fleets’ recommendations for the next rounds of funding, the Volkswagen Settlement Funds may be a one-hit-wonder.

TRC
IMO Regulation and its Unknown Impact to Shipping

The Impending IMO Regulation and its Unknown Impact to Shipping

July 2, 2019A looming IMO regulation will require all ocean-going vessels to burn fuel containing no more than 0.5% sulfur. Is the world ready for this massive transition?

TRC
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Workshop at ACT Expo

The Growing Importance of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Freight and Ports

July 2, 2019The California Hydrogen Business Council recently hosted two workshops focusing on the successful implementation of hydrogen vehicles across the freight and port sectors.

California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC)
Mike Hasinec - Penske

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EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW: Penske Truck Leasing is a Proven Innovator in Vehicle Maintenance

July 2, 2019Mike Hasinec, vice president of maintenance at Penske Truck Leasing, talks about success in keeping up with the rapid pace of changing vehicle technology.
Port

We Know How to Nearly Eliminate Emissions at the Ports…Will They Listen?

June 27, 2019Based on a feasibility study, near-zero emission natural gas drayage trucks are a key component to achieve clean air at the ports—starting today and without compromise.

California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership
Renewable Gas 360

Renewable Gas 360 (Formerly Rethink Methane) Places the Spotlight on All Renewable Gases

June 25, 2019Renewable Gas 360, formerly Rethink Methane, will bring together industry stakeholders to enlighten California policymakers on the economic and environmental benefits of renewable gas.

Renewable Gas 360
Electricity Pricing

How Does Electricity Pricing Affect Fleet Electrification?

June 19, 2019Understanding the mechanics of electricity pricing and how a utility operates can be a critical step in optimizing, and minimizing, the long-term costs of fleet electrification.

TRC