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Topic: Technology

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)

NACFE’s Run on Less Technology Day

Register today for a three-part webinar series on hydrogen fuel cell technology, connectivity technology, and battery electric technology.
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
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
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)

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Why Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Make Sense for Commercial Transportation

Watch this recorded one-hour complimentary webinar, in partnership with the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC).

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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)
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
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)
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