Geotab receives SBTi validation for emissions reduction targets
Geotab has had its emissions reduction targets validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Geotab’s targets meet the criteria required to keep the global temperature rise limited to 1.5 degrees Celcius. Geotab published its inaugural Sustainability Report in 2021. Validated by SBTi, Geotab commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by
Amid changing regulations, mobile fueling can simplify adoption of sustainable fuels
The need for decarbonization in the transportation sector is clear. According to the EPA, transportation is now responsible for nearly one-third of U.S. GHG emissions, the majority of which (83%) are created by light-duty vehicles and medium- and heavy-duty trucks. In 2019, FedEx attributed 92% of the company’s carbon emissions footprint to its fleet. Less
Thermo King all-electric, zero emission solutions approved by California Air Resources Board
Thermo King announced that customers in California who purchase the all-electric e200 or e1000 transport refrigeration units (TRUs) for their trucks will be eligible to receive point-of-sale discounts through the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE). The Thermo King e200 and e1000 TRU models are part of the company’s
Shifting to sustainability: The International S13 integrated powertrain strategy
You’ve probably heard the old adage “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” It was most likely in regard to a slow but steady climb towards a bigger picture. The paradigm is especially relevant to the commercial trucking industry, as ambitious sustainability initiatives are on the forefront for every manufacturer. Due to the plethora of different
How ClearFlame is modifying diesel trucks to run on ethanol to boost efficiency, curb emissions
The trucking industry is too complex to have a one size fits all solution when it comes to decarbonization. Electrification makes sense when a truck is revving on a port all-day or gas prices rise. But on the other hand, it’s hard to beat the diesel range and its reliability. Sustainability has become an increasing
Navistar to meet sustainability challenges head-on with truck solutions, support
The image on the screen behind Navistar President and CEO Mathias Carlbaum during his ACT Expo keynote address was eye opening. It displayed the top 25 countries that use clean energy. Iceland was in pole position with nearly 100% clean energy usage, followed by Sweden and Norway. Even our neighbors to the North were in
Mobile fueling services that aim to meet fleet sustainability goals
It seems counter intuitive–bringing diesel fuel to your trucks to meet your sustainability goals. Yet, decarbonization starts with fuel efficiency, and what’s more efficient fuel usage: your fully loaded Class 8 truck hauling itself to the gas station to fill up or a smaller vehicle outfitted with a diesel tank coming to you? Meeting sustainability
Hyliion, Cummins to bring natural gas Hypertruck ERX powertrain to the North America market
Hyliion Holdings Corp a provider of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, and Cummins Inc., a power solutions provider, recently announced the two companies are joining forces to optimize the Cummins natural gas engine as the generator for the Hypertruck ERX powertrain. Together the companies plan to obtain key environmental certifications for Cummins’ natural
NRS Brakes highlights environment-friendly brake pads
With the growing concern of transportation’s impact on the environment and the need for increasingly sustainable solutions, NRS Brakes noted that its NRS Galvanized Brake Pads are more environmentally friendly than the competition due to less brake dust generated, and they are produced without copper or lead. They are also corrosion resistant, contributing to longer
Goodyear Endurance WHA waste haul tire to be made with a more sustainable soybean oil tread compound
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. has recently announced at the 2022 Waste Expo trade show, a new formulation of its popular Endurance WHA waste haul tire made with a renewable soybean oil compound. The Endurance WHA is now made with soybean oil, which replaces a portion of the petroleum-based materials used in its production.
Volvo on Volvo: The Complete Series
“Act now.” That was the Volvo Trucks mantra at ACT Expo in the back half of 2021, when we were still (and currently are) facing uncertainty and change in nearly all aspects of life. But one thing it didn’t change, was progress. The trucking industry was moving forward with advanced diesel engine technology, electric powertrains,
Balancing passion and pragmatism to bring zero-emissions trucks to the market
On a wall in Peter Voorhoeve’s office hang numerous framed photos of happy handshakes and the hand-off of keys to the owners of Volvo Trucks VNR Electric–early fleet adaptors who have jumped into the electrification deep end. The Volvo Trucks North America president is clearly passionate about the shift to increasingly sustainable trucking equipment. He
