Reducing vehicle idling saves fuel and money and cuts harmful emissions. Small changes in idling time can lead to noticeable benefits, including fuel savings and…
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NACFE: Existing Technologies Can Reduce Fuel Usage by Nearly 30 Percent
Existing technologies can reduce fuel usage by nearly 30% for regional routes, creating immediate cost savings and air quality improvements, according to the Run on Less…
Lightning Systems Receives bp Reaccreditation
Lightning Systems, a developer of zero-emission powertrains, has received reaccreditation under bp’s Advancing Low Carbon (ALC) program. The ALC program was created by bp to encourage bp…
EIA: CO2 Emissions Will Decline by 11 Percent in 2020
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has forecasted that U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions will decline by 11% in 2020. If realized, this decline would represent…
Panasonic, Tropos Motors Reveal Concept Cargo, Firetruck
Panasonic and Tropos Motors have revealed two multi-technology production-ready compact utility commercial vehicles. These right-sized, fleet truck concepts are powered by Panasonic’s proprietary software and cloud services platform…
8 States Sign Statement to Accelerate Transition to Zero-Emission Trucks and Buses
California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont joined with the District of Columbia to sign a statement of intent today to…
4 Ways Telematics Can Improve Fleet Maintenance
As technology becomes more sophisticated across vehicle class segments, the skills and parts to maintain them are incrementally becoming more expensive. Combined with skilled-technician shortages,…
How TARC plans to use a $17M federal grant
Louisville’s public transportation is set for a major upgrade thanks to a massive federal grant. The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) has been awarded nearly $17.3 million…
43% of Commercial Trucks Now Using Cleaner Diesel Tech
Of the 11 million diesel-powered commercial (Class 3-8) vehicles on the road, 43% are now using cleaner burning technology, including selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and particulate…
Lightning Systems Offers New Suite of Charging Solutions
Lightning Systems, a Colorado-based developer of zero-emission drivetrains, has introduced “Lightning On Tap” charging solutions, an offering of AC and DC fast-charge stations. Lightning’s lineup…