Category: Engines & Drivetrains

Highland Electric Fleets Scales School Bus Electrification as EPA Announces Latest Funding for the Clean School Bus Program 

Highland Electric Fleets Scales School Bus Electrification as EPA Announces Latest Funding for the Clean School Bus Program 

| May 29, 2024

Highland welcomes EPA’s third round funding and looks forward to working with additional school districts to deploy electric fleets  Highland Electric Fleets, provider of school bus fleet electrification-as-a-service, celebrates the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) third round of funding for its Clean School Bus Program. Announced, this latest funding round provides nearly $900M in awards for approximately 3,400 […]

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Rush Enterprises joins Universal Technical Institute division’s early employment program

Rush Enterprises joins Universal Technical Institute division’s early employment program

| May 29, 2024

Selected diesel students at 10 campuses in six states can gain work experience while in school  Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the transportation, skilled trades and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., announced that Rush Enterprises has joined the early employment program at the following campuses: UTI-Austin (Texas), UTI-Avondale (Ariz.), UTI-Dallas, UTI-Houston, UTI-Lisle (Ill.), UTI-Long Beach (Calif.), UTI-Miramar (Fla.), UTI-Orlando (Fla.), UTI-Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.), and NASCAR Technical Institute (N.C.) As […]

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PEPSICO BEVERAGES NORTH AMERICA ANNOUNCES CALIFORNIA-BASED ELECTRIC FLEET WILL MORE THAN TRIPLE WITH LATEST DEPLOYMENT

PEPSICO BEVERAGES NORTH AMERICA ANNOUNCES CALIFORNIA-BASED ELECTRIC FLEET WILL MORE THAN TRIPLE WITH LATEST DEPLOYMENT

| May 28, 2024

Tesla Semi Trucks Will Operate Out of Fresno Facility and E-Transit Vans Will Serve Customers Across California PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) announced the expansion of its electric-powered fleet across California. In the next several months, fifty Class 8 Tesla Semi trucks will operate out of its manufacturing and distribution facility in Fresno, Calif., and 75 Ford […]

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The Shyft Group Signs Agreement with Amerit Fleet Solutions 24/7 Mobile Service of Blue Arc™ EVs

The Shyft Group Signs Agreement with Amerit Fleet Solutions 24/7 Mobile Service of Blue Arc™ EVs

| May 28, 2024

Supporting last-mile customers’ transition to EV technology with mobile maintenance across the U.S.  The Shyft Group, Inc. specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets, has signed an agreement with Amerit Fleet Solutions to provide 24/7 maintenance and support services for Blue Arc™ EV trucks across the U.S. “We’re […]

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CALSTART and Partners Expand Fleet Electrification Planning Program to Spur Growth of Electric Trucks

CALSTART and Partners Expand Fleet Electrification Planning Program to Spur Growth of Electric Trucks

| May 28, 2024

Mass Fleet Advisor offers free technical assistance to prepare commercial fleets for electrification CALSTART, a global clean transportation nonprofit announced the expansion of the Mass Fleet Advisor Program administered by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and in partnership with PowerOptions, Microgrid Labs, Industrial Economics, the Center for Sustainability, BT2, Alipes, and DMH Electric. The no-cost program helps commercial fleets […]

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Zero Emission Industries Launches First-of-its-kind ‘FTcase’ to Bring Safe, Easy and Flexible Hydrogen Fueling to all Markets

Zero Emission Industries Launches First-of-its-kind ‘FTcase’ to Bring Safe, Easy and Flexible Hydrogen Fueling to all Markets

| May 16, 2024

Portable hydrogen refueling device demonstrates dedication to removing barriers in bringing hydrogen to real-world applications Hydrogen refueling options have required incredibly costly installations, giant “mobile” solutions, or distant travel, all while remaining famously unreliable—until today. “FTcase changes everything. Hydrogen is finally a real option in commercial markets,” said Dr. Joe Pratt, CEO of Zero Emission Industries. […]

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