Topic: Fleet Deployment

Bill Combs, director of connected fleet at Penske Truck Leasing, speaking at the Connected Vehicle Technology Workshop

Connected Vehicle Technology Workshop Hosted by Penske

May 2, 2018ACT Expo kicked off the week with Connected Vehicle Technology workshop, hosted by Penske Truck Leasing.

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Lion Plans Electric Truck Line, Deploys School Buses

May 2, 2018An electric bus maker wants to leverage its technology by offering a line of battery-powered trucks later this year.

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U.S. Hybrid Powers World’s First Fuel Cell Street Sweeper

May 2, 2018The world’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered street sweeper, and clean truck and bus deals with two of China’s biggest vehicle makers, underscore U.S. Hybrid’s growing role in the green vehicles arena.

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Dana and Workhorse Reveal Electric Axle for Class 5 Truck

May 2, 2018Commercial vehicle supplier Dana Inc. and electric truck manufacturer Workhorse Group unveiled a Class 5 van powered by a jointly-built electric axle.

Kenworth Debuts Natural Gas-Electric Hybrid Truck

May 2, 2018Looking to grab a slice of the growing market for ultra clean heavy duty drayage and regional hauling trucks, Paccar’s Kenworth unit has developed a prototype natural gas-electric hybrid version of its Class 8, T680 day cab tractor.

Advanced Vehicle Manufacturing Electric Bus Recharges in 10 Minutes

May 2, 2018Advanced Vehicle Manufacturing (ACT Expo Booth 1803) unveiled an electric shuttle bus yesterday that can recharge in just 10 minutes.

Growing Link Between Autonomy and Electrification—A Technology Tipping Point?

April 18, 2018The growth of the electric vehicle (EV) sector provides an opportunity to create true diversity in the transportation sector, as synergies between autonomy and electrification provide a big opportunity to move away from petroleum's dominance.

Electrification Coalition

Where’s the VW Money?

April 18, 2018From mass transit to freight, more states are finalizing VW funding plans.

Fleet Owner

Fuel Diversity

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Fleets’ Appetite for Fuel Diversity Spurs Transition

April 11, 2018Fleets are increasingly placing emphasis on fuel diversity as fuel-system and refueling providers are keeping pace by expanding their offerings not only beyond gasoline and diesel, but also beyond the niches they traditionally filled.

NGT News

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School Decision Makers Deserve Facts about School Buses

April 10, 2018School district officials deserve evidence-based information when making decisions about school buses that affect budgets and environmental issues. Propane autogas school buses are quieter, save on fuel and maintenance costs, and have the lowest level of NOx of any school bus on the market.

ACT Expo Panel Discussion

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ACT Expo Announces 2018 Speaker Line Up

April 5, 2018The world’s most progressive fleet operators, advanced vehicle OEMs, clean fuel suppliers, and other industry leaders are set to take the stage at the largest clean transportation conference and expo

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Photo of San Diego MTS fleet of propane autogas buses.

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6 Fleets That Recently Switched to Propane Autogas

April 4, 2018Propane autogas proves to be a reliable, cost effective fuel to improve commercial fleet operations. The Propane Education & Research Council features the stories of six fleets as the latest additions to the council’s popular Straight Talk video series.

Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)

ACT Expo: Electrifying the Commercial Transportation Sector (+ Keynote Announced!)

March 28, 2018The Commercial Electric Vehicle Summit allows attendees to gain insight into the latest advancements in battery and fuel cell electric vehicle technologies for the medium- and heavy-duty market.

ACT Expo

NGVA Industry and government partnerships for Clean Air

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Cleaning up America’s Air with Industry & Government Partnerships

March 27, 2018Government/industry partnerships lead to the production of the cleanest heavy-duty engines available today.

Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica)

Hydrogen Steps Up, Quietly and Boldly

March 27, 2018Last year was a banner year for the zero emission vehicle technology and fuel.

California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC)

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What will the Future Bring for Electric Vehicle Batteries?

March 21, 2018As more and more nations declare their intention to prohibit the sale of fossil fuel-powered vehicles, attention naturally shifts to efforts to develop electric vehicle batteries that can meet the performance requirements of demanding duty cycles.

Fleet Owner