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California Approves $533M for Clean Transportation

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a $533 million plan to improve access to clean transportation in the state, with a portion of the funding directed at an enhanced fleet modernization program.

Kenworth Highlights Fuel-Cell Electric Truck at NACV Show

This year's slowdown in truck sales, the rapid pace of technological change, and Kenworth's fuel-cell electric truck project were the highlights of Kenworth's remarks to reporters at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

Frito-Lay to Replace its Diesel Fleet with Zero-Emission Vehicles in Modesto, Calif.

PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division plans on reducing its greenhouse gas emissions 20% by 2030 through the replacement of all its existing diesel-powered freight equipment with zero-emission and near-zero emission technologies at its Modesto, Calif. manufacturing site.

Nikola to Get Injection of $250 Million, Expertise via Partnership with Iveco’s Parent

Hydrogen-electric truck maker Nikola has entered into an exclusive strategic partnership with a major global truck builder “to accelerate industry transformation toward [the] emission neutrality of Class 8/heavy-duty trucks in North America and Europe through the adoption of fuel-cell technology.”

California Requires Airport Shuttles to Go Zero Emission by 2035

With almost 1,000 airport shuttles in operation, the regulation is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 500,000 metric tons, with a beneficial economic impact for shuttle fleets owners of an estimated $30 million in reduced fuel and maintenance costs.

A Look at L.A.'s Green New Deal

The city of Los Angeles' Mayor Garcetti plans to aggressively electrify its fleet as part of an ambitious plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the city.

Daimler Says Battery-Electric Trucks Key to Zero Emissions Commercial Transport

Battery-electric vehicles are the key to zero-emission commercial transportation in North America, according to Daimler Trucks North America, which is moving forward with battery-electric vehicle commercialization, contending that hydrogen fuel cells aren’t ready for prime time.

CARB Proposes New Trucking Segmentation to Achieve GHG Goals

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) outlined a proposal of Advanced Clean Truck regulations that would divide truck segments into three classes and help provide clear zero-emission vehicle sale goals in California to meet climate-change targets.

NACFE Issues Electric Charging Infrastructure Guidance Report

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency released a Guidance Report detailing what fleets can expect in the near term future as an effective charging infrastructure for electric trucks begins to take shape.

Colo. Initiatives Support Transition to Zero Emission Vehicles

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed an executive order designed to support a transition to zero-emission vehicles and help the state reach 100% renewable electricity by 2040.