Fuel / Technology: Electric Drive

ACT News Talks Tech: BAE’s Ed Frutig

June 4, 2025In this edition of ACT News Talks Tech, Director of Editorial Stephane Babcock talks to Ed Frutig, Director of Business Development, Commercial Vehicles, at BAE Systems.

BAE Systems

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Port of LA Approves Clean Truck Fund Spending Plan Through 2027

May 27, 2025The Port of Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a new Clean Truck Fund spending plan for fiscal years 2025 through 2027.

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EPEQ® is the Clear Choice for Powering Fleet Electrification™

May 19, 2025Whether you're transitioning a portion of your fleet, leading a full-scale electrification initiative, or investing in clean technologies, Vanair delivers the tools and expertise to keep your operations running efficiently and sustainably.

Vanair

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Electric School Buses Can Meet the Moment in Range and Reliability

May 12, 2025As more electric school buses hit the road in districts across the country, they’re showing that electrification can handle most routes and all sorts of conditions.

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CARB Set to Repeal ACF Rule Following Legal Challenges

May 8, 2025In a policy reversal, CARB has agreed to formally repeal aspects of its ACF regulation, which aimed to transition medium- and heavy-duty trucks to 100% zero-emission vehicles.

Fleet Electrification

The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Electrification

Revolutionize your fleet operations with Electrada’s comprehensive guide to fleet electrification.

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Smart Fleet Operators Don’t Wing It with EV Battery Shipping & Logistics

May 1, 2025As fleet operators adopt EVs or transport large-format lithium-ion batteries for automakers and OEMs, they must navigate these unique challenges.

DGeo

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eTruck Update: Accelerating EV Innovation with Modular Designs, Range-Extending Solutions

April 21, 2025Building on its mission to revolutionize the commercial transport sector, eTruck, the family-owned and female-led company based in Omaha, Nebraska, is making significant strides in EV technology.

Fleet Electrification

Looking Forward: Fleet Electrification Trends

January 20, 2025From battery improvements to new business models, we’re expecting 2025 to bring continued progress toward the future of electric mobility.

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NACFE Reveals Details of Run on Less – Messy Middle, Bootcamp Webinar Series

January 7, 2025Four powertrains will be tracked during the event and educational sessions will provide information on various aspects of the numerous technology solutions.

North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE)

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California Proposes Fix for Federal EV Credit Possibly Due for Chopping Block, Minus Tesla

November 25, 2024California Governor Gavin Newsom recently committed to restarting state’s EV rebate program in lieu of the federal EV credit possibly being cut next year.

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Canadian Transit Agency Makes Move to 100% Zero Emissions

November 18, 2024As part of its ongoing mission to reduce emissions from its public transportation services, the Toronto Transit Commission recently announced the implementation of a smart charge management system for its electric bus fleet.

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Public Policy is Setting the Stage for School Bus Electrification

November 18, 2024When millions of children across the country first returned to school this year, their ride to school might have looked, smelled and sounded a little different.

World Resources Institute

TRC’s Neandross Discusses Future of Fleet Mobility with ExxonMobil’s Hattersley

November 6, 2024ExxonMobil's Andy Hattersley and TRC's Erik Neandross discuss key vectors of change, the barriers fleets are facing and how the wider ecosystem is evolving to meet these needs.

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New Report Proposes Prepping Grid for EVs to Lower Costs

November 6, 2024A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund suggests that getting the national electric grid ready now for the oncoming influx of EVs, including heavy-duty trucks and buses, will result in lower costs to ratepayers.

Where Will the Election Drive Electric Vehicles?

November 1, 2024No matter your political alignment, most people can agree that the results of the 2024 election will alter the course of several key issues, including decarbonization.