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Infinium to provide ultra-low carbon electrofuels to Amazon trucking fleet starting in 2023

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Electrofuels provider Infinium announced an agreement with Amazon to begin using Infinium Electrofuels in the retailer’s middle mile fleet as an ultra-low carbon alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Earlier post.).

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DHL Express is piloting first hydrogen truck throughout Deutsche Post DHL Group

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It creates a transnational living lab and basis for the development of the zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle industry. In a globalized world, sustainable and clean fuels are essential for climate-neutral logistics. The project shows that we can achieve truly emission-free logistics in Europe if we join forces and build on experience.

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Boundary Layer Technologies reveals ELECTRA all-electric hydrofoiling ferry concept

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Compared to fossil fuel alternatives, ELECTRA’s battery-electric propulsion significantly reduces cabin noise by up to 20dB compared to conventional ferries. —Patrick Murphy, President, Blue & Gold Fleet, contract operator of San Francisco’s 15 high speed ferries.

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Neste opens four new renewable diesel filling stations in California

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The fueling stations are open 24/7 and provide a seamless and quick customer experience. They are located near major commercial freight routes and are designed to accommodate commercial fleet vehicles of all sizes. The four new fueling stations join existing Neste-branded fuel stations in San Leandro, San Jose, Keyes and Ripon.

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DOE to award up to $11M for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle powertrain electrification and dual fuel fleet demonstration

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The first is medium- and heavy-duty powertrain electrification; the second is a dual fuel fleet demonstration. DOE is encouraging teaming arrangements which involve an electric transportation technology developer, a vehicle manufacturer, and a fleet operator. Power and torque characteristics of diesel only operation.

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SwRI wins $20M EPA contract for emissions and fuel consumption testing, analytical services

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million contract by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide testing and analytical services related to vehicle emissions and fuel consumption. Key areas of support include emissions characterization and technology assessment. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has been awarded a five-year, $20.16-million

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DHL, Shell and Grundfos Bio-LNG pilot for road freight delivers 85% CO2 savings over conventional diesel

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In June 2021, DHL Freight started piloting a Bio-LNG solution (Bio-Liquefied Natural Gas from sustainable biomass) with Shell on three haulier trucks to reduce CO 2 emissions in road freight transport for DHL’s customer Grundfos. The logistics industry is currently responsible for 11 percent of global carbon emissions.

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