Neste, a producer of renewable diesel fuel, has announced the opening of four new fueling stations throughout California. These stations are open 24/7 and offer quick and seamless customer service. Each is located in a convenient and popular spot for commercial vehicles of all sizes. There are two locations in…
There is quite a bit of new technology out there for trucks to help combat greenhouse gas emissions that diesels put out. Reefers (refrigerated trucks) are no different and there are some new technologies to consider when trying to become more eco-friendly while keeping your load cold. Going electric seems…
The Environmental Protection Agency is asking for comments regarding the Cleaner Trucks Initiative and the window to voice what you have to say is about to close. The proposed rule currently has 240 comments and they will be closing the comment section on February 20. This is your last chance…
Along with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and Western Milling, the Southern California Gas Company has planned to deploy 30 new low-emission trucks. The trucks will be fueled by renewable natural gas that will virtually eliminate pollutants and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The 12-liter Cummins Westport engine…
ESG, or environmental, social, and governance, might be right up there with the ELD in trucking. The transportation industry is going to be looked at under these new themes, including regulating carbon emissions, labor and safety, and different levels of board independence. ESG is not so much an award, it’s…
Mack Trucks has demonstrated its Mack LR Electric garbage truck to New York City officials. It is a fully electric version of the Mack LR refuse model. It will be used by the New York City Department of Sanitation sometime in the second quarter of 2020. With New York City’s…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator has signed and released a draft proposing details to continue the reduction of heavy-truck emissions beginning in 2027. The EPA is trying to align the standards for NOx with Phase 2 CO2 standards and is calling it the Cleaner Trucks Initiative. They are hoping…
Projects in the rail, maritime, and trucking industries that have goals of lowering emissions can now apply for a grant from the U.S. Government. The Environmental Protection Agency has $44 million to work with and grants will range between $1 million to $4 million depending on the region. The EPA…
Greenhouse-gas emission standards for trailers have been put on hold by the California Air Resources Board for possibly two years. They were due to go into effect before January of 2020 but now they will go into effect sometime before January 1, 2022. This delay is due to the lack…
Reducing emissions in this industry can be tricky, but there are companies out there who are doing their part to help lower the numbers. There are electric trucks out there giving off zero emissions, and there are biofuel trucks out there cutting their emissions substantially. Nearly 60% of emissions come…