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May 2026: Electric trucks, buses round-up
2+ week, 4+ day ago (243+ words) Accelerating the clean energy revolution May announcements included continued adoption of zero-emission refuse vehicles on the west coast, along with Tesla receiving bulk orders for their new semi from several California carriers. City of Issaquah and Recology announce new all-electric…...
California can clean up trucks and cut diesel costs when we need it most
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (158+ words) Blogging the science and policy of global warming Fuel is one of the trucking industry's largest and most volatile costs. When diesel prices spike, margins shrink, small operators get squeezed, and higher costs ripple through the economy." At a moment…...
April 2026: Electric trucks, buses round-up
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (592+ words) Environmental Defense Fund April 2026: Electric trucks, buses round-up - Major U. S. carriers announced investments in zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles and technology ahead of ACT Expo 2026. - Amazon announced a deployment of 75 heavy-duty trucks to compliment their last-mile EV transition, Fed Ex has transitioned nearly…...
New report'examines'what it takes to be a sustainability leader among America's top'fleets
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (219+ words) Accelerating the clean energy revolution EDF's Four Actions for Fleet Leadership provides a practical framework for turning transportation sustainability into operational practice. Analysis in the report shows that leadership is not defined by any single action, but how companies align…...
March2026: Electric trucks, buses round-up
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (95+ words) Accelerating the clean energy revolution Sun Metro unveils first zero-emissions electric fleet for Lift program in El Paso" Hight Logistics highlights new Tesla Semi as it expands zero-emission fleet" Tucson schools go green with new electric bus fleet" Check back…...
February2026: Electric trucks, buses round-up
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (112+ words) Accelerating the clean energy revolution February announcements included expansion in the refuse industry, Rivian's customer base and continued progress for transit buses. Royal Waste Services adds three more Mack LR Electric trucks to growing fleet Rivian expands commercial van customer…...
Driving change: How Cary, North Carolina, is leading fleet electrification with its first electric fire truck
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (233+ words) Accelerating the clean energy revolution By Kae Tuitt and Danna Widmar When Cary, North Carolina, committed to electrifying their fleet, the goal wasn't to make headlines " it was to make a practical, people-first investment in cleaner air, operational resilience and…...
January 2026: Electric trucks, buses round-up
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (137+ words) Accelerating the clean energy revolution Largest known deployment of Class 8 battery-electric trucks set for Texas" Upcoming"delivery of Volvo VNR"electric trucks to City Harvest marks major step in "Bronx is Breathing" initiative" Road One"expands Tesla partnership with first…...
Fleet leadership update: Four actions fleets must take to sustain clean transportation momentum in a changing landscape
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (345+ words) Accelerating the clean energy revolution Much has changed, but fleets'remain'central to whether the freight sector reaches a'net-zero future by 2040.'The Four Actions for Fleet Leadership continue to guide emissions reductions and responsible industry influence. In today's environment, leadership requires renewed…...
Electric truck deployments sustain momentum through a challenging 2025
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (762+ words) Environmental Defense Fund Electric truck deployments sustain momentum through a challenging 2025 - Electric trucks have rapidly scaled from pilot projects to nationwide deployment, with more than 38, 000 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles now on U. S. roads and strong fleet commitments continuing. - Even in 2025, deployments…...