Category: Engines & Drivetrains

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Visits Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations, Test Drives Mack® LR Electric

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Visits Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations, Test Drives Mack® LR Electric

| August 15, 2022

The Mack LR Electric offers zero tailpipe emissions, improved sustainability and a quieter vehicle for refuse collection U.S. Sen. Bob Casey today visited Mack Trucks’ Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania, where he drove the Mack® LR Electric, Mack’s first fully electric Class 8 refuse vehicle. Attending were Scott Barraclough, Mack Trucks senior […]

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Lion Electric Hosts Senator Dick Durbin, U.S. Congressman Bill Foster, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, EPA, at Manufacturing Facility

Lion Electric Hosts Senator Dick Durbin, U.S. Congressman Bill Foster, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, EPA, at Manufacturing Facility

| August 12, 2022

“Amazing and innovative manufacturers like Lion Electric are leading the way forward to a cleaner and more sustainable future” The Lion Electric Company manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, announced the company hosted U.S. Senator, Dick Durbin, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11), Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker Illinois Manufacturer’s Association President and CEO, Mark Denzler, and ComEd CEO, Gil Quiniones, Douglas Aburano, EPA Manager, […]

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New TravelCenters of America Survey Finds that Trucking Fleets Plan to Invest in EV and Hydrogen Vehicles to Meet Decarbonization Goals

New TravelCenters of America Survey Finds that Trucking Fleets Plan to Invest in EV and Hydrogen Vehicles to Meet Decarbonization Goals

| August 11, 2022

Fleet Leaders Want to See Charging Infrastructure Development Before Making Major Commitments to Specific Alternative Fuels Leaders of the largest U.S. trucking fleets are moving forward with planning and investment in fleets powered by sustainable fuels, according to a new survey released today by TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA). Fleet companies have begun making investments […]

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New Rise Renewables Reno opens to to produce 44 million gallons per year of renewable diesel made from triglyceride oils from sources such as corn

New Rise Renewables Reno opens to to produce 44 million gallons per year of renewable diesel made from triglyceride oils from sources such as corn

| August 11, 2022

Renewable diesel is completely interchangeable with diesel derived from petroleum and can efficiently power diesel engines, such as semi-trucks and large-scale emergency generators One of the country’s most advanced renewable fuel plants will officially launch operations at Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center in Storey County, Nevada. New Rise Renewables Reno will produce 44 million gallons per year of […]

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Lafarge Canada Launches First Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Steps to Eliminate 188 Tons of Light-Duty Fleet CO2 Emissions

Lafarge Canada Launches First Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Steps to Eliminate 188 Tons of Light-Duty Fleet CO2 Emissions

| August 10, 2022

The Kent Ave stations are accessible to all employees who drive electric vehicles or would like to transition their personal vehicle to electric or hybrid models Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim Group, announced the opening of the company’s first four Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Canada at its Kent Ave Ready Mix Concrete Plant […]

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Universal Technical Institute Opens 2nd New Campus in 2022, Bringing Industry-Aligned Automotive, Diesel and Welding Technology Training to Florida

Universal Technical Institute Opens 2nd New Campus in 2022, Bringing Industry-Aligned Automotive, Diesel and Welding Technology Training to Florida

| August 10, 2022

New Miramar campus part of company’s strategic growth and expansion initiatives  Universal Technical Institute announced the opening of its new Miramar, Fla. campus, which will serve the South Florida region and mark a second location in the Sunshine State for one of the nation’s leading providers of automotive technician training. Classes began August 8 at UTI-Miramar, where students can choose from four core training programs. […]

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