Zero Emission Truck Regulations on the California Horizon
California’s ACT regulation will soon affect both fleets and vehicle manufacturers—planning now will help them better prepare for deploying ZEVs.
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Medium- and Heavy- Duty BEV Fleets Face Unique Challenges
Deploying battery electric vehicles in medium- and heavy-duty fleets is an exacting exercise requiring specific knowledge of vehicle routes and schedules, charging rates, electrical infrastructure, and electricity pricing.
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Path to Commercialize Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles
The Volvo LIGHTS project demonstrates innovations critical for the commercial success of battery electric freight movement.
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Utilities Work Hard to Drive EVs
California utilities create incentive programs to reduce two major barriers for electric fleets—high infrastructure costs and demand charges.
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The Promise (and Potential Pitfall) of VW Settlement Funding
Fortunately, the first round of VW funds was not a flash-in-the-pan. However, should states fail to consider fleets’ recommendations for the next rounds of funding, the Volkswagen Settlement Funds may be a one-hit-wonder.
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How Does Electricity Pricing Affect Fleet Electrification?
Understanding the mechanics of electricity pricing and how a utility operates can be a critical step in optimizing, and minimizing, the long-term costs of fleet electrification.
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