Category: Engines & Drivetrains

<strong>Massachusetts Trucking Executive Urges Congress to Set Achievable Emissions Standards </strong>

Massachusetts Trucking Executive Urges Congress to Set Achievable Emissions Standards 

| April 19, 2023

Warns against unrealistic timelines and state regulatory patchworks Andrew Boyle, co-president of Massachusetts-based Boyle Transportation and first vice chairman of the American Trucking Associations, told Congress the trucking industry was committed to further reducing emissions but that regulations must be technically achievable, national in scope, and set on a realistic timeline.  Testifying before the Senate […]

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Walmart Teams up With Cummins and Chevron to Debut First 15-liter Renewable Natural Gas Engine on the Road in North America

Walmart Teams up With Cummins and Chevron to Debut First 15-liter Renewable Natural Gas Engine on the Road in North America

| April 19, 2023

Outfitted with the inaugural Cummins X15N™ CNG engine designed for heavy-duty transportation fleets, the first-of-its-kind truck will travel across the country fueling up at Chevron CNG locations Walmart is reaching a new destination in its goal for a zero-emissions transportation fleet with the debut of the first North American—and the first of five— 15-liter compressed natural […]

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Utilimarc Paves Way for Fleet Sustainability with Comprehensive GHG Analytics Solution

Utilimarc Paves Way for Fleet Sustainability with Comprehensive GHG Analytics Solution

| April 18, 2023

No matter the metric, fleets can now actively track and monitor progress to goal with Utilimarc’s GHG reporting In response to an overwhelming need for accurate GHG emissions monitoring across the commercial fleet sector, Utilimarc has enhanced its Fleet Business Intelligence platform with comprehensive real-time and annual GHG Analytics. The emissions tracking tool gives fleets an understanding […]

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<strong>CALSTART’s Statement on EPA Proposed Rules for Light-/Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles</strong>

CALSTART’s Statement on EPA Proposed Rules for Light-/Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles

| April 17, 2023

“CALSTART is committed to working with the agency and our industry partners to ensure the final rules provide the right market signal and support for transitioning the transportation sector” The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released proposed rules to reduce emissions from light-/medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. When final, these regulations will provide a clear market […]

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<strong>Recology achieves goal to power fleet with 90 percent renewable or alternative energy</strong>

Recology achieves goal to power fleet with 90 percent renewable or alternative energy

| April 17, 2023

Recology continues switching more trucks to renewable and alternative fuels and testing zero-emission trucks working closely with manufacturers to further enhance fleet sustainability Recology has achieved its goal to power its fleet with more than 90 percent renewable or alternative energy. “We made a commitment in 2019 to significantly reduce our use of conventional fossil […]

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New York City Department of Sanitation Showcases the Mack® LR Electric

New York City Department of Sanitation Showcases the Mack® LR Electric

| April 17, 2023

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is featuring its Mack® LR Electric refuse model during New York International Auto in New York City The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is featuring its Mack® LR Electric refuse model during the 2023 New York International Auto Show April 7 to April 16 at […]

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