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Canadian Province Cracking Down on Truck Emissions

Ontario will increase its focus on truck emissions in 2020 as the Canadian province prepares to crack down on anyone that bypasses emissions controls – and that includes on-highway enforcement on trucks from other jurisdictions.

Australia's All Purpose Transport Launches All-Electric Delivery Truck for Ikea

After a three-year project in conjunction with Australian automotive technology company SEA Electric, fleet service provider All Purpose Transport is set to deploy Queensland’s first 100% electric delivery truck for Ikea’s planned zero-emissions truck fleet by 2025.

Port of New York, New Jersey Buys Solar Chargers for Growing Electric Vehicle Fleet

The New York/New Jersey Port Authority has purchased two of Envision Solar International’s EV Arc 2020 charging units to charge its growing fleet of electric vehicles and provide power in emergency situations.

California Will Stop Purchasing Vehicles From FCA, GM, Toyota

Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, California state agencies will only be able to purchase vehicles from OEMs that recognize the state’s ability to set its own emission standards.

Cummins Commits to Long-term Sustainability Plan: Planet 2050

Cummins is stepping up the fight against climate change and pollution with a series of short- and long-term goals that will produce reductions waste from its manufacturing facilities worldwide as well as strategies to reduce the carbon footprint from its internal combustion engine products.

Minn. City Updates Trucks, Equipment with Environmentally Friendly Models

The City of St. Paul, Minn., is replacing 10 of its aging public works vehicles with more environmentally friendly models. These include clam trucks, dump trucks, and aerial lifts.

NM City to Phase Out Gasoline-Powered Fleet Vehicles

The City of Albuquerque will shift all eligible vehicles to electric, hybrid, and alternative low-emission fuels.

Ultra Clean Diesel Offers Even Lower Emissions

REG Ultra Clean Diesel — a blend of renewable diesel and biodiesel — is now available for bulk purchase near Portland, Ore. It emits fewer emissions than conventional diesel, renewable diesel, or biodiesel.

Seattle Lowers Emissions by 33% with Renewable Gasoline Blend

The City of Seattle has completed phase one of its isobutanol blended gasoline pilot project, reducing emissions on test vehicles with no adverse effects.

Report Clears EPA 2017 Glider-Emissions Study

An audit by the Environmental Protection Agency’s independent Office of the Inspector General says the agency's testing of glider kit emissions, which found they produced significantly more emissions than new vehicles, “complied with standard practices.”