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DOE Issues $50 Million to Six States to Bolster Manufacturing of EVs

August 19, 2024As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC), has issued $50 million for six states with significant automotive workforces to help small- and medium-size suppliers adapt manufacturing facilities for the electric vehicle supply chain.

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Key Tools for Fleet Electrification

August 19, 2024By transitioning to EVs, fleets can lead the charge in reducing emissions, cutting costs, revolutionizing business, and setting a new standard for the future of transportation.

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NACFE Looks to Demystify the Messy Middle

August 16, 2024Run on Less – Messy Middle will focus on the long-haul segment of the trucking industry, Roethe said. It will examine both trucks that return to base and those in over-the-road duty cycles.

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USDA Seeks Easier Rules for Crops to be Used in Green Fuels

August 16, 2024The U.S. Department of Agriculture is pushing for eased tax credit requirements regarding crops used as ingredients in the production of renewable fuels, according to Secretary Tom Vilsack.

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Missouri Awarding Grants to Lift Biodiesel, Ethanol Output

August 15, 2024Missouri is accepting grant applications for its biofuel infrastructure incentive program to encourage more green fuel distribution and use of ethanol and biodiesel blends.

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ClearFlame Engine Technology Saves $25,000 in Fuel Costs, Eliminates 65 Tons of Carbon Per Truck

August 14, 2024ClearFlame modifies existing fleet’s diesel engines to use 100% renewable fuels, cutting fleet costs and carbon by more than 40%.

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Inspector General Report Cites Inefficiencies in EPA Clean School Bus Program

August 13, 2024A report published in late July by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General found that the agency fell short when selecting recipients and providing oversight to verify requested funds for the $5 billion Clean School Bus Program.

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Hexagon Agility Receives $18.7M in RNG Fuel System Orders from Refuse Fleet

August 13, 2024Hexagon Agility, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites, has received orders for renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel systems from a major refuse fleet in North America.

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Roeth: Sustainability Becoming a Strategic Priority

August 12, 2024While trucking may not have all the answers on how it can operate in a more sustainable manner, the industry is well on its way to finding such solutions.

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6 Ways VP Candidate Tim Walz Helped Make Minnesota a Climate Leader

August 12, 2024Aided by a Democratic legislature, the Minnesota governor and newly named vice presidential pick won approval for a handful of key progressive policies in recent years.

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ZF Highlights Software Integrations for Chassis, Battery Technologies

August 9, 2024The company says that, by integrating ZF’s software solutions with its chassis technologies, vehicle performance and safety can be improved. It is also able to leverage its software domain expertise from other vehicle segments within the ZF Group to produce intelligent systems that can lower the overall total cost of ownership.

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Nikola Reports Q2 Shortfall but FCEV Sales Grow

August 9, 2024The Phoenix-based manufacturer posted a net loss of $133.7 million, or $2.86 per diluted share, for the three months ending June 30. That compared with a loss of $217.8 million, $5.93, in the same period last year. Total revenue rose to $31.3 million from $15.4 million.

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HDT Announces 2024 Top Green Fleets

August 8, 2024Heavy Duty Trucking has honored 15 trucking operations as HDT Top Green Fleets for 2024. These companies are leading the industry in sustainability, using tactics and strategies such as fuel efficiency and freight efficiency, alternative fuels, zero-emission options, and “green” facilities.

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Additional Balancing Act Needed Amid Electric School Bus Push

August 8, 2024Vehicle insurance rate are up across the board, meaning additional costs for electric school bus owners

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50,000 Autonomous Long-Haul Trucking Miles for Kodiak, J.B. Hunt

August 7, 2024A weekly delivery collaboration has surpassed 50,000 autonomous long-haul trucking miles, with J.B. Hunt Transport Services using Kodiak Robotics trucks to transport Bridgestone passenger-car tires between South Carolina and Dallas.

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Idle Threats

August 7, 2024While environmental concerns have traditionally driven idle reduction efforts, a compelling business case is emerging that’s catching the eye of cost-conscious fleet operators across industries.

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