Emissions, Fleet and Standards

NHTSA proposes updated CAFE standards for LDVs, fuel-efficiency standards for HD pickups and vans

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2023

NHTSA is also setting forth proposed augural standards for MY 2032 passenger cars and light trucks, that would increase at 2% and 4% year over year, respectively, as compared to the prior year’s standards. gallons per 100 miles in MY 2038. gallons per 100 miles in MY 2038. The proposal also models a range of additional alternatives.

Standards

Standards Fuel Fuel Economy Light

EPA grants waivers for California’s on-highway heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting two waivers of preemption regarding four California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations related to California’s heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards. In this instance, CARB requested two waivers for regulations relating to heavy duty vehicles and engines.

EPA

EPA Grant Standards Emissions

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. Together, the proposals would reduce oil imports by approximately 20 billion barrels.

EPA

EPA Light Standards Emissions

TRUE US database shows emissions characteristics of US fleet

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

To complement its work on real-world emissions in Europe, TRUE has compiled remote sensing data from the states of Colorado and Virginia and the University of Denver to investigate the emissions of US light-duty vehicles. By 2018, the percentage of the fleet responsible for 50% of total NO emissions had decreased to 11%.

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Fleet Emissions EPA 2010

Eaton introduces overhead power distribution solution for rapid deployment and reconfiguration of fleet charging infrastructure

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2023

Intelligent power management company Eaton has introduced a new approach simplifying electric vehicle (EV) fleet charging by eliminating costly cable runs and major modifications to existing parking and conveyor structures. Thi overhead solution utilizes Pow-R-Way III busway and incorporates a 19.2

Eaton

Eaton Fleet Charging Power

EPA proposes new heavy-duty truck emissions rules

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new, stronger standards to promote clean air and reduce pollution from heavy-duty vehicles and engines starting in model year (MY) 2027. This proposed rulemaking builds on and improves the existing emission control program for on-highway heavy-duty engines and vehicles.

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EPA Emissions Ozone Pollution

Euro Parliament committee backs revised CO2 standards for cars and vans; zero-emission road mobility by 2035

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2022

The European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted this week, with 46 votes in favor, 40 against and two abstentions, a position on proposed rules to revise the CO 2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans in line with the EU’s increased climate ambition. Background.

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Emissions Standards CO2 Cars

DTF: Diesel dominates commercial truck, transit and school bus fleets in US

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2022

This analysis found the following: Commercial Trucks: 76% of the approximately 15 million commercial trucks (Class 3-8) that make up the nation’s fleet run on diesel. Of those, the newest generation of advanced diesel technology models now account for 53% of that fleet. Electric and other categories each register less than 1%.

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Diesel Fleet Commercial District of Columbia

Plug Power unveils stationary high-power fuel cell system for charging commercial electric fleets

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2023

Plug Power unveiled a new high-power stationary fuel cell system for charging commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleets. Plug’s standard 18,000-gallon liquid hydrogen tank combined with its new megawatt-scale PEM fuel cell solution can provide more than 60 megawatt hours (MWh) of energy—enough to charge more than 600 EVs.

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Fleet Commercial Plug Power

EPA finalizes MY 2027 heavy-duty truck NOx standards; first step in Clean Trucks Plan

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized more stringent NO x emissions limits for model year 2027 and later heavy-duty engines and vehicles. Relative to current rules, the new standards are more than 80% stronger, increase useful life of governed vehicles by 1.5–2.5 times, and will yield emissions warranties that are 2.8–4.5

EPA

EPA Standards Clean Cleaning

Canada Post commits to fully electric fleet by 2040, half by 2030; RFQ for EV pilot

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2022

Canada Post has earmarked $1 billion to cut emissions and transform its fleet. The Corporation will transform its fleet to non-emitting transportation, with commitments to reach a 50% electric fleet by 2030 and 100% by 2040. The target is built to meet the 1.5 °C C above pre-industrial levels.

Canada

Canada Fleet Fully Electric Electric

CARB and truck and engine manufacturers announce partnership to meet climate and emission reduction goals

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2023

The terms of the Clean Truck Partnership include: CARB will align with EPA’s 2027 regulations for NO x emissions. CARB also will modify elements of the 2024 NO x emission regulations for which manufacturers will provide offsets as necessary to maintain California’s emission targets. Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.;

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Emissions Manufacturer Climate Engine

Colorado Air Quality Control Commission approves low emission vehicle standards beginning in 2022 model year

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) approved new low emission vehicle (LEV) standards for new light-duty and medium-duty motor vehicles sold in Colorado beginning in the 2022 model year. The new standards are estimated to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 2 million tons annually by 2030.

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Colorado Standards Emissions District of Columbia

EPA proposes new GHG rules for light-duty vehicles; updating emission standards for heavy-duty trucks

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rulemaking for model year 2023-2026 light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards, and outlined its plans to initiate a subsequent rulemaking to set standards for MY 2027 and beyond, to speed the transition of the light-duty vehicle fleet toward a zero emissions future.

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EPA Standards Light Emissions

Achates near-zero heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel enters fleet service; compliant with 2027 NOx levels

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2022

liter, heavy-duty opposed-piston, three-cylinder diesel engine it developed in a project funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and several partners ( earlier post ) has entered fleet service with WALMART Corporation in a Peterbilt 579 tractor. Achates Power announced that the 10.6-liter, liter engine.

Diesel

Diesel Fleet Peterbilt Eaton

Cologne Bonn Airport switches to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its entire diesel-powered ground fleet

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2023

Cologne Bonn Airport has switched to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its diesel-powered ground fleet. In total, switching to Neste MY Renewable Diesel will allow the airport to save almost 3,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions (CO 2 e) annually compared to the use of fossil diesel.

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Diesel Renewable Fleet Power

West Coast fleets adopting XL electrification systems to meet emissions goals

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2019

XL, a provider of electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today, announced that the Tacoma Public Utility, Clark Public Utilities and the City of Palo Alto are the latest West Coast municipalities and utilities to electrify portions of their fleets with XL-equipped vehicles.

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F-150 Fleet Emissions PHEV

Corporate EV Alliance calls for US standards ensuring interoperable chargers

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A coalition of major businesses, including Amazon, Siemens, DHL and Uber, sent a letter to officials from the Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, and General Services Administration calling for programs and standards that ensure interoperability and open access at publicly funded electric vehicle charging stations.

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Corporation Standards Fleet Charging

Steeper fleet fuel economy standards finalized, will bring more hybrids and EVs sooner

Green Car Reports

APRIL 1, 2022

On Friday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finalized tougher fuel economy standards for vehicle fleets that will mean an adjusted, industry-wide average of about 49 mpg across new passenger vehicles and light trucks in 2026.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fleet Standards

EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks for Model Years (MY) 2023 through 2026. EPA is planning to initiate a separate rulemaking to establish multi-pollutant emission standards under the Clean Air Act for MY 2027 and later.

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EPA Standards Gas Pollution

Flemish transport operator De Lijn to order up to 1,250 more zero-emission buses

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2022

The board of directors of the Flemish Transport Company De Lijn has started a new purchase procedure to order up to 1,250 emission-free buses of various types with lengths from approximately 8.5 This procedure will run in parallel to the framework agreement for a maximum of 350 standard e-buses that was awarded last year. to 24 meters.

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Transportation Emissions Purchase Financing

Thermo King transitioning to lower GWP transport refrigerant R452A as standard

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2022

Thermo King, the transport refrigeration brand of Trane Technologies, will transition to a lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant as standard in its truck and trailer units. These actions contribute to Trane Technologies’ Gigaton Challenge to reduce customer emissions by a billion metric tons by 2030.

Standards

Standards Transportation North America Asia

EPA Announces Final Auto Emissions Standards: Industry Reacts

Green Fleet Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

The new rule slows the implementation of last year’s proposed stricter pollution standards from 2027 through 2029 but ramps up to nearly the level the EPA had proposed by 2032.

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EPA Standards Industrial Industry

EPA finalizes Tier 3 fuel and emissions standards

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its Tier 3 emission standards for gasoline sulfur content; evaporative emissions; and tailpipe emissions from passenger cars, light-duty trucks, medium-duty passenger vehicles, and some heavy-duty vehicles. EPA had issued the proposed standards last March.

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EPA Standards Emissions Fuel

Ethanol producers, states join opposition to stricter Biden emissions and mpg standards

Green Car Reports

MARCH 10, 2022

A coalition of ethanol producers have joined a group of 16 states challenging tougher vehicle emissions standards for model years 2023 through 2026, Automotive News reported last week.

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Standards Emissions MPG EPA

DoD to prototype commercial hybrid conversion kits for tactical vehicles; XL Fleet and Volta Power

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The effort will initially focus on integrating an idle-reduction capability in the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV), the Army’s standard two-and-a-half to 10-ton trucks. The US military operates a fleet of more than a quarter million tactical vehicles, which frequently operate in austere conditions.

Kits

Kits Conversion Fleet Commercial

California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2022

The rule establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Increasing Access to Zero-Emission Vehicles. Phased in from 70% for 2026 through 2030 model years.) billion in fiscal year 2022-23, and $3.9

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PHEV Emissions California Cleaner

German supermarket chain EDEKA to convert its 700-vehicle fleet to low CO2 by 2025 with IVECO S-WAY LNG trucks

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2023

IVECO, the commercial vehicles brand of Iveco Group, will support EDEKA Minden-Hannover—one of the leading food retailers in Germany—in converting the entire 700-vehicle company fleet from diesel to BioLiquified Natural Gas (bio-LNG) propulsion by 2025. The switch to bio-LNG is a key lever in reducing our CO 2 footprint.

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Low CO2 Convert Fleet CO2

Hydra Energy partners with Chemtrade to provide commercial truck fleets with green hydrogen below the cost of diesel

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Continuing to speed up the adoption of hydrogen in long-haul transportation, Hydra Energy —the first Hydrogen-as-a-Service provider for commercial fleets—announced a strategic partnership with Chemtrade. Global transportation is currently responsible for 16% of GHG emissions, with a significant portion from road transport.

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Hydrogen Fleet Commercial Green

XL Fleet partners with NFI’s ARBOC to offer hybrid electric bus option

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2021

XL Fleet Corp. ARBOC low-floor bus models are available for the first time as hybrid electric units, providing a cost-effective option for customers looking to improve fuel economy, lower emissions and advance their sustainability goals without adding charging infrastructure or disrupting their existing operations.

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Fleet Hybrid Dealers Fuel Economy

Lightning Systems using predictive analytics to calculate vehicle fleet fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Engineers from Colorado-based Lightning Systems are using artificial neural networks to predict accurately the fuel economy and tailpipe emissions of fleet vehicles. Using artificial neural networks, we are able to accurately predict fuel consumption and emissions of commercial and government fleets.

Fleet

Fleet Emissions Fuel Vehicles

CARB approves Clean Miles Standard for TNCs

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2021

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved the US’ first standard to transition ride-hailing fleets to zero-emission vehicles by 2030. The Clean Miles Standard (CMS) ( earlier post ) sets electrification and greenhouse gas emission targets for transportation network companies (TNCs)—e.g.,

Miles

Miles Standards Clean Cleaning

Glencore orders full fleet of Epiroc battery-electric mining equipment for Onaping Depth nickel and copper mine in Canada

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2022

Glencore’s Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations (INO) has ordered a full fleet of Epiroc battery-electric equipment for use at the Onaping Depth Project in Ontario, Canada. Traditionally, mining machines are diesel-powered, though more and more mining companies are adding battery-electric machines to their fleets.

Canada

Canada Fleet Batteries Battery

EPA tailpipe emissions rules for 2027-2032: EVs not mandated

Green Car Reports

APRIL 12, 2023

The EPA on Thursday proposed a new phase of tougher emissions standards for model years 2027 to 2032 that would trigger a massive increase in the sales of EVs—but not technically mandate them.

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EPA Emissions CO2 Standards

Dachser to add 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul electric trucks to fleet

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The logistics service provider Dachser is planning to add 50 units of Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul ( earlier post ), presented at this year’s IAA Transportation, to its European fleet. In eleven European cities, battery electric vans and trucks deliver all consignments locally CO 2 -neutral as standard in a defined inner-city area.

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Mercedes Fleet Electric Electrical

UC Riverside engineers to “referee” CARB heavy-duty truck emissions program

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2023

University of California, Riverside (UCR) environmental engineers will soon serve as referees in California’s drive for heavy-duty trucks to meet the state’s tailpipe emission standards. The program will also give CE-CERT students hands-on experience.

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Emissions Engine Fresno Iowa

Baltimore will electrify city vehicle fleet by 2030

Teslarati

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott signed a bill on Monday that ensures the city’s fleet of government vehicles will be all-electric by 2030. The State already follows the California Air Resource Board, or CARB for short, and its emissions programs. It is one of seventeen states that have adopted CARB’s standards.

Baltimore

Baltimore Fleet Maryland Vehicles

CARB Executive Order certifies Toyota’s heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit as a Zero-Emission Powertrain (ZEP)

Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2023

Toyota was earlier granted a Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) Executive Order (A-014-1170) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its new heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit. Earlier post.) The hydrogen-fueled powertrain kit includes a 200 kWh Li-ion battery; hydrogen fuel storage tanks (58.8

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Kits Los Angeles Emissions Kenworth

Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives.

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Emissions Engine Diesel Miles

Study finds CO2 emissions trading more effective path to automotive CO2 reduction in Europe than tailpipe standards

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

The European Union (EU) recently adopted CO 2 emissions mandates for new passenger cars, requiring steady reductions to 95 gCO 2 /km in 2021. The model also includes representation of fleet turnover, and opportunities for fuel use and emissions abatement, including representation of electric vehicles. —Paltsev et al.

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Standards Emissions CO2 Europe

XL Fleet offering hybrid electric upfit for Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickups

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2021

XL Fleet Corp. XL Fleet’s newest product represents the fourth OEM platform on which its electrification systems are compatible, which also includes hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric drive solutions for Ford, General Motors and Isuzu fleet vehicles.

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Fleet Isuzu Hybrid GMC

Cemex Germany strengthens EV fleet with iONTRON ready-mix trucks from Putzmeister

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The building materials company has taken delivery of two all-electric iONTRON mixer trucks from Putzmeister , which will become part of the Berlin truck mixer fleet. The iONTRON eMixer is fully electrically powered, reducing carbon emissions by up to 100% depending on the local electricity mix.

Germany

Germany Fleet Sustainable Transportation CO2

CARB: ridesharing vehicle fleet CO2/PMT in 2018 approximately 50% higher than the statewide passenger vehicle fleet average

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released the 2018 Base-year Emissions Inventory Report , as required by Senate Bill 1014 (SB 1014, California Clean Miles Standard). The analysis indicates that the industry-wide TNC fleet has a 7% lower passenger occupancy than the California statewide passenger vehicle fleet.

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Fleet 2018 Vehicles CO2

How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Many fleet owners and operators are interested in reducing operational and maintenance costs with electric vehicles (EVs), but they worry about vehicle safety. To meet these standards, vehicles must undergo an extensive, long-established testing process, regardless of whether the vehicle operates on gasoline or electricity.

Fleet

Fleet United States Gasoline-Electric Charging

NHTSA proposes updated CAFE standards for LDVs, fuel-efficiency standards for HD pickups and vans

EPA grants waivers for California’s on-highway heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

TRUE US database shows emissions characteristics of US fleet

Eaton introduces overhead power distribution solution for rapid deployment and reconfiguration of fleet charging infrastructure

EPA proposes new heavy-duty truck emissions rules

Euro Parliament committee backs revised CO2 standards for cars and vans; zero-emission road mobility by 2035

DTF: Diesel dominates commercial truck, transit and school bus fleets in US

Plug Power unveils stationary high-power fuel cell system for charging commercial electric fleets

EPA finalizes MY 2027 heavy-duty truck NOx standards; first step in Clean Trucks Plan

Canada Post commits to fully electric fleet by 2040, half by 2030; RFQ for EV pilot

CARB and truck and engine manufacturers announce partnership to meet climate and emission reduction goals

Colorado Air Quality Control Commission approves low emission vehicle standards beginning in 2022 model year

EPA proposes new GHG rules for light-duty vehicles; updating emission standards for heavy-duty trucks

Achates near-zero heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel enters fleet service; compliant with 2027 NOx levels

Cologne Bonn Airport switches to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its entire diesel-powered ground fleet

West Coast fleets adopting XL electrification systems to meet emissions goals

Corporate EV Alliance calls for US standards ensuring interoperable chargers

Steeper fleet fuel economy standards finalized, will bring more hybrids and EVs sooner

EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026

Flemish transport operator De Lijn to order up to 1,250 more zero-emission buses

Thermo King transitioning to lower GWP transport refrigerant R452A as standard

EPA Announces Final Auto Emissions Standards: Industry Reacts

EPA finalizes Tier 3 fuel and emissions standards

Ethanol producers, states join opposition to stricter Biden emissions and mpg standards

DoD to prototype commercial hybrid conversion kits for tactical vehicles; XL Fleet and Volta Power

California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

German supermarket chain EDEKA to convert its 700-vehicle fleet to low CO2 by 2025 with IVECO S-WAY LNG trucks

Hydra Energy partners with Chemtrade to provide commercial truck fleets with green hydrogen below the cost of diesel

XL Fleet partners with NFI’s ARBOC to offer hybrid electric bus option

Lightning Systems using predictive analytics to calculate vehicle fleet fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions

CARB approves Clean Miles Standard for TNCs

Glencore orders full fleet of Epiroc battery-electric mining equipment for Onaping Depth nickel and copper mine in Canada

EPA tailpipe emissions rules for 2027-2032: EVs not mandated

Dachser to add 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul electric trucks to fleet

UC Riverside engineers to “referee” CARB heavy-duty truck emissions program

Baltimore will electrify city vehicle fleet by 2030

CARB Executive Order certifies Toyota’s heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit as a Zero-Emission Powertrain (ZEP)

Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

Study finds CO2 emissions trading more effective path to automotive CO2 reduction in Europe than tailpipe standards

XL Fleet offering hybrid electric upfit for Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickups

Cemex Germany strengthens EV fleet with iONTRON ready-mix trucks from Putzmeister

CARB: ridesharing vehicle fleet CO2/PMT in 2018 approximately 50% higher than the statewide passenger vehicle fleet average

How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

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