Trucking

Tips for making CO2 a KPI for freight transportation

July 16, 2019

If we continue shipping goods as we do today, freight emissions will surpass energy as the most carbon-intensive sector by 2050.

The compelling case for electrifying Santa's 'sleigh'

December 21, 2018

By Mike Roeth and LeeAnn Baronett

Because the vast majority of trips by delivery vehicles are within a 100-mile range, electric trucks are an incredibly viable option for delivering holiday packages.

Tyson gears up for test drive of emerging, emissions-busting engine

December 11, 2018

By Heather Clancy

Work on the "opposed piston" design from Achates Power, which dramatically cuts nitrogen oxide pollution, has been backed by federal and state grants.

Tesla rival Nikola Motor unveils hydrogen-based cargo truck for Europe

November 13, 2018

By Madeleine Cuff

The low-emission automaker will be one of the first of its kind in the European markets.

Elon Musk touts 600-mile range, clean energy for electric Semi

May 3, 2018

By Katie Fehrenbacher

Tesla's CEO disclosed a few tidbits about its electric semi-truck that tout battery innovations.

Where it makes sense for fleets to go electric

May 2, 2018

By Katie Fehrenbacher

For fleet managers, the decision to buy electric trucks and vans to move goods can be a complicated one.

There's $24 billion worth of potential in North America's truck fleet

October 9, 2017

By Mike Roeth

And that's on an annual basis.

For PepsiCo, drivers and data play key roles in fuel efficiency

August 29, 2017

By Mike O'Connell

It's a continous process.

Why autonomous trucks aren't a silver bullet for trucking

July 5, 2017

By Mike Roeth

Things such as public perception, cost and regulatory issues are yet to be addressed.

Top U.S. truck fleets pave way to fuel efficiency

June 21, 2017

By Mike Roeth

Run on Less is a first-of-its-kind cross-country roadshow organized by Carbon War Room and the North American Council for Freight Efficiency to showcase advances in fuel efficiency.