November 25, 2024

Heavy-duty vehicles

Houston METRO
Houston METRO to Electrify Bus Fleet by 2030
The Houston Metro set a goal to replace all of its buses and vans with electric vehicles by 2030, a full decade before other major metro transit authorities.
NACFE
Electric Truck Efficiency Depends on the Driver
The importance of training electric truck drivers accustomed to diesel systems was a focus of the last webinar hosted by NACFE and RMI.
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Port NY-NJ Cites ‘Hurdles’ to Employing EV Trucks
The Port of New York and New Jersey will need to overcome multiple obstacles to grow its electric truck fleet significantly beyond the handful it has now.
Run On Less, Penske
US Way Behind China in Deploying Heavy-duty EVs
While the U.S. debates funding battery electric buses and trucks, they are already running commercially in cities around the globe, particularly in China.
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Port of NY-NJ Unveils Fleet of 10 EV Trucks
The Port of New York and New Jersey unveiled a fleet of 10 electric yard tractors, a first step in efforts to cut the port's carbon dioxide emissions.
The White House
Biden Executive Order Sets 50% EV Goal by 2030
President Biden set a target of 50% of cars sold in 2030 be electric or hybrid electric and announced EPA would seek to increase fuel efficiency standards.
Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing
Vermont Climate Council Puts Clean Heat Standard on the Table
The Vermont Climate Council heard recommendations on how to reduce emissions for the electricity, thermal and transportation sectors.
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Fleet Electrification Will Require Smart Grid Technologies
The electrification of trucking fleets will require utilities to adopt smart grid technologies and design new rates, panelists said during a SEPA panel.
Washington Department of Ecology
Washington Moving to Adopt Calif. Vehicle Emission Rules
Washington officials have kicked off their work to adopt California’s transportation emissions standards, which will set targets for the adoption of ZEVs.
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Overheard at NARUC Summer Policy Summit 2021
More than 600 people attended the NARUC Summer Policy Summit in person and hundreds more watched via livestream.

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