Mara MacDonell encourages members of the #cleantransportation sector to pay attention to the upcoming congressional deadline to pass a new "farm bill". This legislation serves as a safety-net for farmers facing extreme weather events — events which are exacerbated by greenhouse gas emission (GHG)–driven #climatechange. Draft language continues, expands, and puts forth a variety of programs that offer critical support to the growing clean transportation sector. A few areas to watch include: ▪️ Incentives for #ZeroEmission Vehicles (#ZEVs) ▪️ #RenewableEnergy Investments ▪️ Continued Support for #Biofuel ▪️ Rural Community Development and Investment Learn more: https://ow.ly/NS1X50SLopk TRC Companies, Inc. #sustainability #GHGemissions #cleanenergy #cleanair #thoughtleadership
ACT Expo / ACT News
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Santa Monica, California 11,147 followers
Advanced Clean Transportation Education for the Commercial Transport Sector
About us
Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo is North America’s largest advanced transportation and clean fleet event. For more than a decade, ACT Expo has been uniting the transportation sector in its effort to reduce emissions from goods movement, the service industry, and passenger transportation, while also driving economic sustainability. ACT News, or Advanced Clean Tech News, provides a year-round destination for industry stakeholders to stay up-to-date on the latest trends driving the future of commercial transportation. Coverage includes emerging topics such as connected technologies, efficiency strategies, autonomous, digitization, electrification, and alternative fuels. ACT News is published by ACT Expo producer TRC, a leading, global consulting, engineering, and construction management firm that provides environmentally focused and digitally powered solutions across our key markets. Outside of TRC's team of experts, ACT News features articles written by the industry’s leading non-profits and trade associations that spotlight the core themes influencing the commercial transport sector across a range of fuels, technologies, and applications.
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- Commercial Transportation , Clean Fuels , Zero-Emission Transportation, Vehicle Electrification , and Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles
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Watch the interview with Andy Hattersley, our Senior Global Fuels Product Advisor and ACT Expo / ACT News' Stephane Babcock and find out more about main takeaways from ACT event and ExxonMobil's projects what can support the fleet’s journey to a lower emission. Full interview here - https://lnkd.in/ea3f5HJU #ExxonMobil #Exxon #Mobil #Esso #LandFuels #ACTExpo #ACTNews
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Dive into the 2024 State of Sustainable #Fleets Market Brief and discover the latest trends and advancements in the commercial #transportation sector. - Understand new emission standards and mandates, such as California's Advanced Clean Fleets rule and the U.S. EPA's Clean Trucks Plan - Explore the renewable fuels market and near- and zero-emission #vehicles - Discover investments in renewable fuels, charging #infrastructure, and future engines 🚛 Download your copy now: https://ow.ly/r1qF50SQhby #fleetmanagement #sustainability #innovation #cleanenergy
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Stephanie Ly, PhD, MPH and Joe Versen from the World Resources Institute shared their insights on the need for effective training and skills for all workers across the commercial #transportation industry to continue and accelerate the deployment of #zeroemission #mediumduty and #heavyduty vehicles (MHDVs). This transition offers an opportunity to: ▪️ Recruit and engage non-traditional workers including women and people with disabilities ▪️ Reskill new and existing workers through widely available training ▪️Collectively develop a core set of learning outcomes and objectives to facilitate the development of high-quality training programs ▪️ Prioritize safety and instill confidence in MHD #altfuel vehicles and #EVs. Learn more: https://ow.ly/xw1L50SLo2a #BEVs #electricvehicles #transitbus #electricbus #sustainability
Training Considerations in the Zero-Emission Transition - ACT News
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Hi Pro, Inc. Inc. a nationwide mail logistics contractor, recently conducted a research study that involved testing identical #Class6 #boxtrucks that run on #propane autogas versus diesel over the course of one year in Colorado, an area struggling with some of the worst #airquality in the world. The results demonstrated significant benefits for propane autogas in reducing costs and emissions while providing drivers a smoother and quieter ride compared to diesel trucks. Learn more via #ACTnews: https://ow.ly/faaI50SLj4h Propane Education & Research Council #zeroemission #cleanair #altfuels #truckingindustry
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Port businesses find themselves in the midst of a complex compliance landscape as New Jersey’s cargo handling equipment regulation is now fully enacted. As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve (particularly for #fleets doing business with domestic ports), Harmony Gates shares her insights on how TRC's Policy 360 Program can help your fleet navigate #transportation policy trends at the local, state, and federal levels. Learn more via #ACTnews: https://lnkd.in/dxdgjfbW #cleanenergy #zeroemission #cargohandlingequipment #CHE
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TRC Companies, Inc.'s Lawren Markle was onsite to witness the first day of Volvo Trucks’ all-new VNL truck, which is expected to be the company's platform for future innovation. The #electrictruck has improved aerodynamics, drivetrain, and chassis, resulting in a 10% fuel efficiency gain. It also features world-leading safety systems, a more comfortable cabin for the driver and several engine upgrades The new VNL is also a well-connected truck, giving fleet managers a new suite of tools to monitor their trucks to maximize uptime and stay a step ahead of any issues that can impact their businesses. Learn more via #ACTnews: https://ow.ly/w1ll50SHKux #EVs #hydrogen #renewablefuels #decarbonization #zeroemission #fleetmanagement #innovation
Volvo’s All-New VNL About to Ramp Up Production, Teases New Electric - ACT News
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ABM Industries, one of the top commercial installers of #EVSE in the nation, helps municipalities, school systems, and private #fleets build out #EV strategies that ensure long-term reliability from day one. Learn more via #ACTnews: https://ow.ly/Y0PH50SGeGt #electrification #fleetmanagement #cleanenergy #zeroemission
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Transitioning to #electricvehicles (#EVs) is a long, challenging, and complex undertaking requiring a transformative shift in how #mediumduty and #heavyduty #fleets operate. To ensure a smooth and efficient transition, Ava Community Energy offers a comprehensive support system to #fleets operating in Alameda County and the City of Tracy, CA. This program is designed to provide custom fleet #electrification advisory services from a team of experts at no cost. The program is available through August 2024. Learn more via #ACTnews: https://ow.ly/SB3j50SBGBC
Empowering Your Fleet’s Future: Hands-On EV Consulting for Commercial Fleets at No Cost - ACT News
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