GTA moves the industry forward
The
Green Truck Association
(GTA) offers vital resources to members on technologies to increase sustainability and efficiency.
Not a member? Join today. If you're a member, we encourage you to recommend GTA membership to other organizations committed to the green truck industry.
Contact us at 800-441-6832 or gtainfo@ntea.com for more information.
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Sponsor the 2018 Green Truck Summit
 Green Truck Summit, held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show, offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities to help your business market its products and services to the industry.
View sponsorship opportunities.
Questions? Contact NTEA Director of Event Sales Kathy Swartzentrover at
kathy@ntea.com or 248-479-8908.
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NTEA's Truck Equipment 101
As part of an ongoing effort to support workforce development in the industry, NTEA has produced Truck Equipment 101, a training program covering all aspects of work trucks and the industry - from chassis and powertrains to bodies and cab styles. This introductory course, made up of 15 video-based modules, provides an industry overview, insight into systems that make up a truck, and basic regulatory requirements applicable to U.S. and Canadian markets. Learn more and order at ntea.com/te101 (free for NTEA members). Special non-NTEA member promotion price of $99 ends Dec. 1, 2017 ($199 after).
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Insights on how to make an immediate impact on fuel use reduction
Held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show® and Fleet Technical Congress, Green Truck Summit
shares expert perspectives on how the work truck industry can make an immediate impact on greenhouse gas and criteria pollutant reduction. Hear from fleet managers, commercial vehicle manufacturers and federal agencies including U.S. Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory and National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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UPS increases use of renewable natural gas
UPS agreed to purchase 10-million-gallon equivalents of renewable natural gas per year from Big Ox Energy. This is the largest investment in to date for the company, and the agreement runs through 2024. Full story
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GM to Start EV Rollout in 2021
General Motors (GM) will begin rolling out its next-generation of electric vehicles in 2021, and it seeks to to reach its goal of offering 20 such vehicles by 2023, CEO Mary Barra told investors. GM is "committed to a future electric vehicle portfolio that will be profitable," Barra said. Full story
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ACC Climate Control and Vanner unveil Revolution
ACC Climate Control and Vanner Inc. unveil Revolution, idle and emission reduction technology for school buses. ACC Climate Control and Vanner Inc. have partnered to design this patented technology that eliminates engine high-idle, reduces fuel consumption, and significantly lowers school bus air-conditioning maintenance costs. Full story
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According to Tesla, thanks to its optimized traction and instantaneous torque, the new semi would be able to go from zero to 60 mph in five seconds without a trailer, and zero to 60 in 20 seconds when pulling a fully loaded trailer. Equally important, the company said the unique characteristics of an electric powertrain's torque delivery with no clutch actuation or gear shifts would allow the Tesla Semi to climb a five-percent grade while maintaining a constant 65 mph. Full story
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