April 28, 2021
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Allison Transmission receives approval for 2021 electric hybrid propulsion system paired with Cummins Engines
Allison Transmission and Cummins Inc. announced they received annual certification from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for model year 2021 Allison Hybrid 40/50 Electric Propulsion (H 40/50 EP) system paired with the Cummins B6.7 and L9 diesel-electric hybrid engines.
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Roush CleanTech enters partnership to develop electric emergency vehicles
Roush CleanTech, based in Livonia, Michigan, and New Jersey’s First Priority Group have announced a partnership to create electric emergency and specialty vehicles. The companies plan on deploying a pilot in 2022 with commercial production scheduled to begin in 2023.
Toronto Transit green-lights purchase of 300 new electric buses, to start rolling in 2023
The Toronto Transit Commission, which already operates North America’s largest electric bus fleet is looking to spend $300 million on their green fleet expansion, which includes key partnerships with Toronto Hydro and Ontario Power Generation.
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Canada looks to hydrogen to achieve net-zero ambitions
The Canadian government says it is committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 while strengthening the economy, creating good jobs and supporting energy workers. Seamus O’Regan Jr., minister of natural resources, has unveiled plans for the Hydrogen Strategy Implementation Strategic Steering Committee, which will advance and measure the progress outlined in the Hydrogen Strategy for Canada launched in December 2020.
SoCalGas to convert 200 field service trucks to RNG
Southern California Gas announced it will convert 200 new Ford F-250 service pickup trucks to run on renewable natural gas (RNG). The service trucks will be outfitted with the newest Landi Renzo Eco Ready equipment.
Preparing a financial future for electric trucks
For 25 years, Volvo Financial Services (VFS) has been the financial solutions provider for Volvo Trucks customers. Today, in addition to more traditional offerings, VFS has developed finance and insurance solutions for Volvo VNR Electric customers. The Volvo VNR Electric truck model is designed for fleet applications and drive cycles with local and regional distribution ranges in addition to food and beverage and pickup and delivery routes.
XL Fleet, Dickinson partner to expand electric fleet service support nationwide
XL Fleet and Dickinson Fleet Services, a mobile maintenance provider for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, have entered a partnership to expand XL Fleet’s nationwide service capacity to support the company’s growth of electrified vehicle deployments.
NTEA's Vehicle Life Cycle Cost Tool accommodates a variety of truck life cycle analysis needs and different fleet structures. This tool is a free NTEA/GTA member benefit (member login required) — not available for public purchase.
May 1 deadline to advertise in special green issue of NTEA News
The June 2021 NTEA News is a special edition dedicated to the latest trends, opportunities and resources for improving work truck efficiency and productivity. Green Truck Association, including a list of all member companies, will be spotlighted as part of this featured content. Contact Kathy Swartzentrover, NTEA director of event sales, at kathy@ntea.com for details.
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