Fleet managers say they need more affordable vehicles and more types of vehicles to electrify — and that grant funding should go to small cities and towns.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy stated at a House appropriations subcommittee that with the proper funding, the USPS could increase the number of electric vehicles it orders.
A Department of Energy representative laid out how fleets can thrive in an alternative energy transportation future during a Work Truck Show digital presentation.
Effective immediately, city departments, divisions, and agencies will be directed to prioritize the purchase of low- and no-emission vehicles where cost-effective.
The program includes a $10 million commitment to fund light-, medium-, and heavy-duty battery electric vehicles.
Gladstein, Neandross & Associates is looking for fleets to contribute to the second edition of its State of Sustainable Fleets report, covering natural gas, propane, battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles fleet adoption.
Nikola said it has secured an innovative electric rate schedule with Arizona Public Service Company that will accelerate the development of hydrogen-based fueling solutions for the transportation industry.
Three global vehicle makers have announced programs with major implications for hydrogen fuel cell technology, including in heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Over 98% of fleets involved also said they expected a continued interest, or increased investment, of sustainable vehicle technologies and fuels, according to the new report.
When comparing propane to electric, fleets should examine factors around emissions, economics, and fueling.