Category: Fuel & Oil

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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New Study Reveals 43% of Truckloads Moved Less than Half Full in 2023

New Study Reveals 43% of Truckloads Moved Less than Half Full in 2023

| May 16, 2024

“Wasted Space, Wasted Dollars: The Economic Impact of Inefficient Freight” A new study released by Flock Freight & Drive Research, titled “Wasted Space, Wasted Dollars: The Economic Impact of Inefficient Freight,” uncovers the staggering costs associated with underutilized truckload (TL) space and the inefficiencies of less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. The study surveyed 1,000 transportation decision-makers in the U.S. […]

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Forum Mobility Starts Construction of Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Charging Depot in the Port of Long Beach

Forum Mobility Starts Construction of Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Charging Depot in the Port of Long Beach

| May 16, 2024

The “FM Harbor” facility will support high-speed charging for hundreds of drayage trucks daily, supporting California’s transition to zero-emission transportation Forum Mobility, a leading heavy-duty truck charging infrastructure provider, celebrated the groundbreaking of its new “FM Harbor” charging depot in the Port of Long Beach during an event on Wednesday. The facility will serve over 200 electric drayage trucks […]

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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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ZO MOTORS AND ITD INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCE CANADIAN DISTRIBUTION AND LOCAL MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT

ZO MOTORS AND ITD INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCE CANADIAN DISTRIBUTION AND LOCAL MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT

| May 15, 2024

ZO Motors North America and ITD Industries have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in which ITD Industries becomes the exclusive distributor for ZM Trucks zero-emission Battery Electric and Fuel Cell Electric commercial truck products in Canada, becoming the top supplier of new energy trucks in the region. ZM Trucks, the western expression of […]

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Kenworth Announces Production Schedule for Class 8 Trucks Specified with New Cummins X15N Engine

Kenworth Announces Production Schedule for Class 8 Trucks Specified with New Cummins X15N Engine

| May 15, 2024

The X15N produces between 400-500 hp with up to 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque and is compatible with Eaton Cummins Endurant and Allison Transmissions Kenworth announced it will begin production of Kenworth T680 and T880 models specified with the new Cummins X15N natural gas engine in the third quarter of 2024. The Cummins X15N, powered by […]

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