The new California Air Resources Board standard mandates that by 2045, every new truck sold in California will be zero-emission.
The installation of DC fast chargers at three Love’s Travel Stops along Highway 99 expands the West Coast Electric Highway and takes a big step in the electrification of commercial fleets.
Results of a study by electric utilities in Washington, Oregon, and California call for the installation of charging sites along the I-5 for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks to reduce pollution caused by freight transport along the Pacific Coast.
The EV Star comes with a standard J1772 high power Level 2 and CCS DC fast combo charge system, allowing for optimal flexibility in route planning for any duty cycle.
Near-zero-emission natural gas trucks have been deemed feasible for drayage operations by the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. A May 2020 addendum to their Feasibility Assessment for Drayage Trucks upgraded currently available trucks to the highest technology readiness level.
New California rules increase the percentage of electric-truck sales targets across all vehicle categories, from ¾-ton pickups to Class 8 trucks, starting in 2024.
Washington's SB 5811 also expands the types of vehicles required to meet California standards to include medium-duty vehicles.
California electric car sales decreased 8.85%, from 178,134 in 2018 to 156,101 in 2019. Overall, California car sales were down 5.5% from 2018 to 2019.
Werner Enterprises announced a pilot program to evaluate an electric-powered truck in year-long stint in southern California.
The State of California has exceeded its mandated zero-emission vehicle fleet adoption goals. Evan Speer explains how.