Rethinking how fuel impacts total cost of ownership
Today’s fleet owners and managers understand the importance of looking beyond purchase price and considering the total cost of ownership (TCO) of their equipment. Costs of residual value, insurance, maintenance, repairs and parts, among others, factor into the true expense of owning a vehicle. Fuel has always been a big part of that equation, but
State of Sustainable Fleets report: Most fleets plan to increase, continue use of alternative fuels
Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA) has released the results of a new “State of Sustainable Fleets” report, sponsored by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), Shell Oil Co., Penske Transportation Solutions and Exelon Corp. Among the findings of the report: Natural gas, propane, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, the four sustainable vehicle technology platforms
The secret’s out: You’ve used biodiesel
A recent survey from NTEA showed that biodiesel is the most widely used alternative fuel among work truck fleets.
Alternative Fuel tax credit retroactively extended for propane autogas vehicles
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is encouraging propane autogas fleet operators to take advantage of the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit, which was recently passed by the U.S. Congress as part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020. Propane autogas fleet operators who apply for the tax credit will be able to claim a
REG: Who are you forgetting in RFP responses?
When is the last time you thought about who is involved in your RFP process? There might be someone missing: If your company or the company/public entity you are hoping to work with has someone focused on sustainability, they should definitely be involved. As environmental sustainability influences the transportation industry more and more, a growing
REG: Industry experts confirm continued importance of biodiesel
I recently attended the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo in Tampa and came away with a lot of information and ideas about where the transportation industry is heading. One major point the speakers reiterated was that, despite all the talk of electrification, the diesel engine will remain on top for years to come. John Eichberger,
Agility lands exclusive distribution agreement with XStream Trucking
Agility Fuel Solutions and XStream Trucking haven entered an agreement whereby Agility will be the exclusive distributor of XStream’s TruckWings aerodynamic systems for compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks in North America. Agility will also distribute TruckWings on a non-exclusive basis to the diesel truck market. The company says the patented TruckWings design incorporates folding panels
How biodiesel delivers performance for fleets
If you’re not experienced with biodiesel, you may be surprised to learn that not only does biodiesel perform well in diesel engines, it outperforms petroleum diesel in several key areas. Here are answers to some of the most common questions I hear from fleets.
Nikola awarded $1.7 million grant to research fuel cell membrane electrode assembly
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded Nikola Motor Company a $1.7 million grant to advance its research into fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (MEA).
Dana e-propulsion system selected for hydrogen fuel development project
Dana Incorporated will provide its Spicer Electrified e-Propulsion solution with integrated TM4 Sumo HP motor-inverter system to power Class 8 tractor-trailer units that will move freight year-round between Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta, Canada.
G&D Integrated meeting sustainability goals with help from biodiesel
The sustainability trend has swept across the transportation and fuel industries in recent years, and biodiesel is helping fleets to meet both customer and environmental goals.
Watch: Ride along in Kenworth and Toyota’s new hydrogen-powered truck
At a recent event at the Port of Los Angeles, Kenworth and Toyota showcased a production model of the companies’ hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck, and we had the chance to go for a ride in the truck and test out the technology.