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Vehicle-Grid Integration: Unlocking EV Value

March 16, 2021VGI options can enhance the overall value proposition of EVs and create new revenue streams as fleets embrace vehicle electrification.

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Waste haulers are beginning to order EVs as power, weight, range and cost converge

March 12, 2021Waste haulers have been experimenting with various types of alternative-fuel vehicles for years. As a recent article in Transport Dive reports, major public companies including Waste Management, Waste Connections and Republic Services, as well as private haulers such as Recology, and some municipally run fleets, have tested various types of EVs, as well as other...

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How one brokerage helped revolutionize Tajiguas Landfill’s green future

March 9, 2021By sourcing a fleet of CNG trucks, Loadsmith helps transform Santa Barbara County’s landfill into a sustainable long-term solution

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RNG: Drive Clean in 2021 or Drive Clean (Maybe) Later?

March 2, 2021RNG is carbon negative for HD transport, offering cost-effective and immediate climate benefits as a zero-emission equivalent fuel.

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EVs Have New Momentum, But Let’s Keep Our Eye on the Ball

March 2, 2021Recent developments for EVs at the national level are cause for celebration, but important work remains with states and local communities.

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J&M Sanitation Deploys BYD Electric Refuse Trucks

March 2, 2021J&M Sanitation, a family-owned business serving Kuna, Idaho, has deployed two BYD all-electric Class 8 refuse trucks, the first such battery-electric, zero-emission vehicles in Idaho, according to the manufacturer.

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Nominations Open for 2021 ACT Expo Fleet Awards

March 1, 2021Fleet Awards to highlight ongoing sustainability efforts from fleets across the country and from every major on-road transportation sector.

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Cielo announces purchase commitment for renewable diesel

February 25, 2021Cielo Waste Solutions is pleased to announce its first significant sale of renewable fuels with a purchase commitment for 900,000 liters (238,000 gallons) of renewable diesel at CAD$1.67/liter for an aggregate purchase price of CAD $1.5 million.

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EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW: Electric Trucks and Volvo LIGHTS are Bringing New Job Opportunities

February 16, 2021An ACT News Executive Interview with Kenny Melancon from SBVC to learn how they are training the future workforce for electric trucks.

Natural Gas Open Letter to Secretary Pete

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An Open Letter to Secretary Pete on Natural Gas Vehicles

February 16, 2021Deploying natural gas vehicles will save money for municipalities, ensure reliable service delivery, and reduce pollutant emissions.

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Clean Fuels Ohio’s New Brand Aligns with National Leadership in Clean Transportation

February 16, 2021Clean Fuels Ohio looks forward to strengthening relationships with industry, government, and organizations as we move forward together.

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XL Fleet, Curbtender partner on electric and plug-in hybrid refuse trucks

February 10, 2021Together, both companies will develop a series of all-electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid electric refuse truck models across a range of Class 3-8 waste management vehicle options, beginning in 2021.

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ACT Expo 2021: New Year, Another Innovative Experience

January 27, 2021ACT Expo returns to Long Beach, California, from August 30-September 2, 2021, offering the latest advanced vehicles, fuels and technologies.

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President Biden plans to fund clean transportation.

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Will the Biden Administration Fund our Clean Transportation Future?

January 25, 2021The Biden Plan and modifications to well-funded incentive programs will dramatically change how fleets access and secure clean vehicle funds.

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2021 Sustainable Fleets Report: Even More Insight on Clean Tech

January 19, 2021In 2021 the State of Sustainable Fleets report will build on the data gathered from fleets in 2020 and their clean technology efforts.

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Dennis Eagle’s new electric refuse trucks hit the streets, earn rave reviews

January 15, 2021Commercial truck OEM Dennis Eagle’s electric 26-ton refuse collection vehicle has gone into service with customers around the UK, and early customers are giving it glowing reviews.