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Groups Take Action on Federal Clean Car Proposals

July 19, 2023The comment periods for the proposed federal clean car rules have ended, marking new milestones and prompting action from environmental groups.

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Amazon Adds 5,000th Rivian Electric Delivery Van to U.S. Fleet

July 19, 2023After ordering 100,000 last-mile delivery EVs, the e-commerce giant also is ramping up its middle-mile sustainability with more Class 8 electric vehicles and charging infrastructure nationwide.

via Fleet Owner
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MIT builds Megawatt Electric Motor to Help Electrify Aviation

July 18, 2023MIT engineers are building a 1-megawatt (MW) motor to help facilitate the electrification of larger aircraft.

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The State of Autonomous Vehicle Development

July 18, 2023In the early days, few predicted it would take this long for self-driving technology to hit the road. Where is the autonomous/self-driving truck industry today? How much longer will we have to wait for Level 4 to mature? What’s the holdup?

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Tesla Rolls Out 1st Production Electric Cybertruck in Texas

July 17, 2023After two years of delays, automaker Tesla announced over the weekend the production of its first Cybertruck electric pickup at its factory in Austin, Texas.

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Two Fleets Join Run on Less – Electric Depot Trial

July 17, 2023Purolator and U.S. Foods have joined NACFE’s Run on Less E–DEPOT BEV trials, bringing the total number of participating fleets to 10.

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Industry, Policy Leaders Promote Hydrogen-Fueled Transportation

July 11, 2023The California Hydrogen Leadership Summit met in Sacramento, Calif., last month to advance strategies for moving hydrogen fuel cell technology forward as a clean transportation option, particularly for heavy freight.

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More Funding for California Electric School Buses, Infrastructure Now Available

July 11, 2023School districts in California and especially those located in disadvantaged communities are eligible for more funding to purchase electric school buses and charging infrastructure.

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Nikola Still Trying to Raise Share Count But Proxies May Not be Needed

July 10, 2023Nikola adjourned its annual meeting for a second time because it lacked the votes to double the number of its outstanding shares. But the next try in August comes down to a pen stroke from Delaware Gov. John Carney.

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What Does CARB Emissions Compromise Mean for Trucking?

July 10, 2023What regulators are calling a historic and unprecedented agreement between the California Air Resources Board and major truck and engine makers should provide some much-needed flexibility for truck and engine makers in meeting the state’s stringent zero-emissions regulations.

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E.U.’s ‘Green’ Hydrogen Rules May Shape American Industry

July 7, 2023The European Union’s definition of “green” hydrogen is emerging as a potential model for the U.S., with global repercussions for emissions, trade and production of the fuel.

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California, Engine Manufacturers Enter Clean Truck Partnership to Meet Emissions Goals

July 7, 2023The California Air Resources Board has entered an agreement for the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association and major OEMs to meet the regulatory agency’s emissions requirements — even if another organization decides to challenge those regulations.

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V2G Legislation Looks to School Buses to Help Power Electric Grid

July 6, 2023Lawmakers are pushing the potential benefits of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and several bills federally and at the state level are calling attention to the capabilities.

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Researchers Explore Using Battery Systems in Locomotives to Support US Power Grid

July 6, 2023Researchers in California are exploring the possibility of using the battery systems in battery-electric locomotives to store power for the U.S. power grid, according to a paper published in the academic journal Nature Energy.

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How Loadsmith Plans to Use Autonomous Trucks to Boost Driver Jobs and Cut Emissions

July 5, 2023The capacity-as-a-service CEO shares his vision for the future of trucking: better-paying local driver jobs, autonomous middle miles, and decarbonized major freight lanes nationwide. The freight startup plans to deploy self-driving Kodiak trucks by 2025.

via Fleet Owner

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Nikola and Arrival Add to Pileup of Setbacks for EV Startups

July 5, 2023Truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. and delivery-van maker Arrival added to a series of misfortunes for electric vehicle startups struggling to make it to mass production.

via Transport Topics