PLM Fleet Introduces Zero Emission Refrigerated Trailers
PLM Fleet, a US-based refrigerated trailer leasing and rental business has introduced a zero emission refrigerated trailer to its vehicle options.
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How Clean Green Laundering Promotes COVID-19 Safety in Workplaces
sponsored content by: Prudential Overall Supply As most people realize by this point, managing the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis requires a multi-pronged approach. Surfaces must be cleaned, hands must be washed, faces must be covered—and those are only a few of the customary safety measures for preventing infection. One of the ... Read more »
Delivery Businesses Worldwide Cut More Than 11,000 Metric Tons of Carbon Emissions in 2019
More than 500 delivery businesses worldwide have collectively cut more than 11,000 metric tons of carbon emissions thanks to their adoption of route optimization technology.
Nestlé Consumer Beverage Delivery Service Certified Carbon Neutral
Nestlé Waters North America’s ReadyRefresh consumer beverage delivery service earned carbon neutral certification for 2020 under Natural Capital Partners’ CarbonNeutral global standard.
UPS Begins Use of Range-Extended Electric Vehicles in the UK
UPS recently introduced a new line of range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) to its fleets serving Birmingham and Southampton, UK, to overcome the range limitations of pure electric vehicles within the logistics industry.
California Air Resources Board Approves Zero-Emission Airport Shuttle Rule
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) approved a rule that will require fixed route airport shuttles serving the state’s 13 largest airports to transition to 100% zero-emission vehicles by 2035. The regulation applies to public and private fleets, including parking facilities, rental car agencies and hotels.
Norfolk, VA, to Turn Garbage Trucks into ‘Fleet of Roaming Data Centers’
The city of Norfolk, Virginia, hopes to improve the sustainability of its municipal solid waste management through the use of technology. The city will deploy a smart city pilot program using technology from Rubicon Global that will collect data from its more than 60 sanitation vehicles running 90-plus routes per ... Read more »
AB InBev Takes Aim at Scope 3 Emissions: Q&A with Virginia Covo
Virginia Covo, AB InBev’s global director for sustainability supply chain, shares the multinational drinks and brewing company’s strategy for reducing Scope 3 emissions.
USPS Begins Deliveries in California Town with All-Electric Vans
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will begin using seven Ford E-450 based all-electric step vans for deliveries in California. Motiv, a provider of all-electric medium duty fleet chassis, recently began deliveries of the initial fleet to the USPS. As compared to their combustion engine-powered counterparts, Motiv’s all-electric EPIC chassis equipped mail ... Read more »
Net-zero Carbon Emissions from Challenging Sectors Possible by 2050, Says Report
Reaching net-zero carbon emissions from heavy industry and heavy-duty transport sectors is technically and financially possible by 2060 - earlier in developed economies - and could cost less than 0.5% of global GDP, according to the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC).
Toyota and Hyundai Supplying Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology to City Transport in Portugal and Switzerland
Toyota recently announced that it will provide its hydrogen fuel cell technology to Caetanobus SA in Portugal. As stated in its 2050 environmental challenge, Toyota is promoting the application of its hydrogen fuel cell technology beyond passenger cars, including heavy duty trucks, small delivery trucks, forklifts and buses. In Europe, ... Read more »
Fuel Prices Stabilize for US Foods with Houston CNG Fleet
US Foods has expanded its fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks, adding 50 to its Houston warehouse and fueling them at Freedom CNG’s North Houston station. The Houston fleet will help protect the company from rising fuel costs. Freedom says its fuel price has never changed since it opened ... Read more »