Categories: Batteries/Tech, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Small Fleet, Suppliers, Sustainability, Vehicle Research, Zero Emissions

A deal with Proterra completes Volta Trucks’s strategic sourcing of its electric powertrain. The venture will lead to production of the all-electric 16-ton...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10137026/proterra-to-supply-batteries-for-volta-trucks

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Bus, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Small Fleet, Sustainability, Vehicle Research

The credit for zero-emission heavy-duty trucks and buses over 14,000 lbs. would equal 10% of the sales price. The credit would be a boon to buyers of...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10136658/green-act-creates-credit-for-heavy-duty-evs-extends-ev-tax-credits

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicles, Electrification, Fleet Forward, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Legal/Legislative, Small Fleet, Sustainability, Vehicle Research, Zero Emissions

The 2020s is the prime decade for hopefuls whose innovations will take center stage as the race towards sustainability rounds a defining corner. The...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10135259/three-cleantech-predictions-for-the-2020s

Categories: Bus, Maintenance, Motorcoach, Small Fleet, Technology

For vehicles being put back into service after a prolonged period — particularly in wintertime — fleets should follow these best practices when replacing...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10134704/how-old-is-your-diesel-exhaust-fluid

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Legal/Legislative, Operations, Small Fleet, Sustainability, Vehicle Research, Zero Emissions

Gladstein, Neandross & Associates is looking for fleets to contribute to the second edition of its State of Sustainable Fleets report, covering natural gas,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10134664/2021-sustainable-fleets-report-looks-to-add-more-insight-on-clean-tech

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Charging, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Small Fleet, Suppliers, Sustainability, Vehicle Research, Zero Emissions

Paccar Parts is introducing new electric vehicle charging stations to support the global launch of electric vehicles.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10134398/paccar-parts-introduces-new-vehicle-charging-stations-for-all-electric-vehicles

Categories: Bus, Global Fleet, Motorcoach, Safety, Safety & Compliance, Security and Safety, Small Fleet, Technology, Telematics

Lytx recently added several new features to DriveCam that will quickly, comprehensively, and accurately identify risky driver behavior, according to the...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10128964/lytx-adds-driver-powered-approach-to-in-cab-training

Categories: Global Fleet, Operations, Safety, Safety & Compliance, Safety & Risk Management, Security and Safety, Small Fleet

Based on the percentage of drivers with a prior incident on their records, Insurify identifies bus, postal, and truck drivers as the best, and valet, limo,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10124544/driving-jobs-with-the-best-worst-drivers-ranked

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Legal/Legislative, Small Fleet, Sustainability, Vehicle Research, Zero Emissions

While diesel and gasoline engines will still be the main power source for commercial vehicles for the next decade, fleets are now testing and buying...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10123532/sustainability-key-motivator-for-early-fleet-adopters-of-clean-vehicle-technolog