Topic: Technology

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Meritor, TransPower Electrify Terminal Tractors

April 25, 2019Meritor and TransPower have won a $17.1 million contract to make electric-powered terminal tractors for the California ports of Long Beach and Oakland.

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CF1 Electric Delivery Truck Is Driver-Focused

April 24, 2019The CityFreighter CF1 is a battery electric medium-duty delivery truck prototype with a sleek modern design to make delivery jobs easier and more appealing.

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Commercial Fleets to Benefit from Launch of LAZER Initiative to Reduce Emissions and Cut Costs

April 24, 2019GNA and UCR’s CE-CERT collaborate to support organizations in evaluating the real-world economic and environmental benefits of advanced transportation technologies in commercial fleet applications.

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Quantum Fuel Systems and Quantitative BioSciences Partner to Develop Biofuels Production Facility at California “Farm of the Future”

April 24, 2019A promising new partnership demonstrates how dairy farms can realize the many benefits of capturing and selling biomethane as fuel.

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Battery Electric Refrigerated Delivery Truck Debuts

April 22, 2019Chanje partners with Thermo King on demonstration vehicle that uses rooftop solar panels to maintain 100+ miles of range.

EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW: Sustainable Fleet Operations in Louisiana

April 18, 2019Dinero Washington, President & CEO of SporTran has pioneered efforts to implement alternative fueled vehicles and advanced technologies across their fleet operations—setting a public transportation first for the state of Louisiana.

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The Role of Microgrids in a Resilient Energy Future

April 17, 2019Interest in microgrid projects has grown in the past five years, presenting valuable energy management opportunities for EV fleets.

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ACT Expo – The Largest Clean Fleet Event Returns to Southern California

April 11, 2019ACT Expo showcases the applications of the latest transportation technologies, drivetrains, and clean fuels.

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VW Funding Decisions III-Served by USEPA Diesel Emissions Quantifier Tool

April 8, 2019VW funding is being allocated for projects using the DEQ, which grossly under-estimates NOx emissions from newer diesel engines.

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ACT Expo 2019: Speaker Line Up Announced

April 2, 2019The 2019 ACT Expo will bring together over 200 industry expert speakers through a series of workshops, technical sessions, and co-located partner events.

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ACT Expo 2019: A New Workshop Explores Greening Aviation

March 29, 2019ACT Expo is adding a new workshop to its 2019 agenda exploring incentives, technologies, and policies that are spurring a ‘greening’ of the aviation industry.

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ACT Expo 2019: New Forum to Explore the Future of Clean Cargo Handling Equipment

March 28, 2019Pacific Merchant Shipping Association will hold a forum for terminal operators and port stakeholders to learn about the future of clean cargo handling equipment.

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EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW: AMPLY Power is Simplifying Fleet Electrification

March 27, 2019ACT News interview with Vic Shao, Founder & CEO of AMPLY Power, on how his company is aiming to simplify electric vehicle charging for fleet operators by offering a “charging-as-a-service” approach.

ACT Expo 2019: A New Workshop Helps Fleets Meet the Vehicle Maintenance Challenges Ahead

March 27, 2019A new ACT Expo workshop covers how to successfully recruit, train, and develop teams to support commercial transportation's evolving workforce needs.

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ACT Expo 2019: New Workshops & Co-Located Events

March 26, 2019ACT Expo attendees can look forward to a series of workshops hosted by partner organizations covering topics including how to stay ahead of rapidly advancing technologies, best practices for navigating alternative fuel options, and the most promising developments for 2019.

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Making Sense of the Charging Infrastructure Needs for Electric Vehicles

March 26, 2019Planning, cooperation and time will make charging for CBEVs a reality. There are some common steps and considerations any fleet can use to help ensure they get the right charging system for their needs.

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