Category: Engines & Drivetrains

Navistar to Set Emissions Reductions Targets for Validation by the Science-Based Targets Initiative

Navistar to Set Emissions Reductions Targets for Validation by the Science-Based Targets Initiative

| June 7, 2023

“Submitting decarbonization targets to SBTi will aide in keeping us on track with our goals to continually push our corporate and manufacturing operations toward more sustainable benchmarks.” Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) President and CEO Mathias Carlbaum signed a commitment to develop science-based targets aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria and submit the targets for validation. That […]

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Rio Tinto U.S. Borax becomes first open pit mine to transition to renewable diesel

Rio Tinto U.S. Borax becomes first open pit mine to transition to renewable diesel

| June 5, 2023

The change to renewable diesel brings an anticipated CO2 equivalent reduction of up to 45,000 tonnes per year, comparable to eliminating the annual emissions of approximately 9,600 cars Rio Tinto has successfully completed the full transition of its heavy machinery from fossil diesel to renewable diesel at its Boron, California operation, making it the first open […]

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NIKOLA CEO ANSWERS STOCKHOLDER QUESTIONS AND ADDRESSES FUTURE

NIKOLA CEO ANSWERS STOCKHOLDER QUESTIONS AND ADDRESSES FUTURE

| June 5, 2023

Capital-intensive business requires tough decisions, focus on streamlining and increasing positive momentum  Nikola Corporation zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, hosted a fireside chat with Nikola President and CEO, Michael Lohscheller, with questions submitted by NKLA stockholders.  The chat was held in advance of the June 7 annual stockholders meeting where an important vote is being […]

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The Mack® MD Electric Model is Now Eligible for the California HVIP Program

The Mack® MD Electric Model is Now Eligible for the California HVIP Program

| June 2, 2023

HVIP can help accelerate the commercialization of zero-emission trucks by offering point-of-sale vouchers to increase the affordability of advanced technologies Mack Trucks announced that the recently introduced Mack® MD Electric model is approved to be a part of California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). HVIP can help accelerate the commercialization […]

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The Transport Decarbonization Alliance launches a new guide for tackling the growing problem of freight emissions

The Transport Decarbonization Alliance launches a new guide for tackling the growing problem of freight emissions

| May 31, 2023

Experts share practical guidance, lessons and success stories on Zero Emission Zones implementation from around the world The Transport Decarbonisation Alliance (TDA) released an updated How-To Guide on Zero Emission Zones to unlock urban freight solutions globally. Trucks are less than 4% of vehicles on the road, yet they contribute over a quarter of road […]

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Malaysia’s Largest Waste Management Provider Selects Allison 3000 SeriesTM to Improve Efficiency of Refuse Vehicles

Malaysia’s Largest Waste Management Provider Selects Allison 3000 SeriesTM to Improve Efficiency of Refuse Vehicles

| May 31, 2023

SWM, which manages approximately 40% of Malaysia’s waste collection and disposal services, is upgrading its fleet with 250 HINO 500 Series refuse trucks  Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and defense vehicles, announced […]

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