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California Truck Regulation

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Zero Emission Truck Regulations on the California Horizon

October 1, 2019California’s ACT regulation will soon affect both fleets and vehicle manufacturers—planning now will help them better prepare for deploying ZEVs.

Fleet Owner
FCEVs - Renewable Energy

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Run on Less with Hydrogen Fuel Cells

September 25, 2019What makes FCEVs a good choice for decarbonizing heavy transport? We examine the similarities, advantages, and challenges of FCEVs compared to conventional internal combustion vehicles.

RMI
Regional Haul Fleet - UPS

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Is Regional Haul Fertile Ground for New Technology?

September 24, 2019During Run on Less Regional, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency will host three technology days to look at how hydrogen, connectivity, and electric vehicles fit into regional haul applications.

North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE)
BEVs - Light Vs Heavy-Duty

Medium- and Heavy- Duty BEV Fleets Face Unique Challenges

September 23, 2019Deploying battery electric vehicles in medium- and heavy-duty fleets is an exacting exercise requiring specific knowledge of vehicle routes and schedules, charging rates, electrical infrastructure, and electricity pricing.

TRC
Developing the Next Generation of Truck Technicians

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Developing the Next Generation of Truck Technicians

September 11, 2019With the broadscale deployment of heavy-duty electric trucks on the horizon, it’s critical to ensure we have a skilled workforce to support these new vehicles.

Rio Hondo College
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train

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On Land, Air, and Sea, Fuel Cells Are Pushing New Transportation Boundaries

September 10, 2019With cleaner and more efficient trains, aircraft, and sea vessels, fuel cells are helping push transportation boundaries.

Fuel Cell Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA)
Battery Electric Truck

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Path to Commercialize Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles

September 6, 2019The Volvo LIGHTS project demonstrates innovations critical for the commercial success of battery electric freight movement.

Fleet Owner
Peter Voorhoeve

EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW: Volvo Drives Electric Truck Innovation

August 28, 2019Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America, discusses how the transportation leader is accelerating electromobility to transform freight movement.
Ports

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Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports: The Voyage to Cleaner Air Throughout Los Angeles County

August 27, 2019The Los Angeles and Long Beach ports have been taking a holistic strategy to reduce pollution from transportation through The Clean Air Action Plan.

BREATHE Southern California
Daimler eCascadia Delivery

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Daimler Celebrates Industry Milestone

August 26, 2019Daimler Trucks North America delivered its first two Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 trucks to customers Penske Truck Leasing and NFI, marking the first Daimler heavy-duty electric vehicles to be put into fleet operation.

TRC
Fuel resiliency is needed during storms.

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Recent Extreme Weather Offers Reminder of Importance of Fuel Resiliency

August 21, 2019With recent extremes in weather across the United States, it's critical for fleets to adopt fuel resiliency plans to minimize disruptions to business.

Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle

ACT 101: What is a Fuel Cell?

August 15, 2019Producing zero tailpipe emissions and providing clean and efficient transportation, can fuel cells transform the way we move people and transport our goods?

TRC
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)