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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is issuing $39.6 million in state grant funding to assist diesel-fueled fleets in transitioning to zero-emission vehicles, a portion of which will go to Class 8 refuse vehicle fleets. Five of the listed recipients will acquire a total of 32 battery-electric refuse collection vehicles. The grants will also support building charging capacity for the new vehicles. The funding comes as the U.S. EPA has indicated it’s close to implementing its Phase 3 rules for heavy-duty vehicles, which would begin transitioning fleets to zero-emission vehicles in 2027. Other states are adopting rules set by California that would require even faster adoption. https://lnkd.in/geRjKhBt McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. Heil Environmental New Way® Trucks Wastequip Peterbuilt Motors Inc Mack Trucks

ALERT CALIFORNIA FORKLIFT DEALERS: RIVERSIDE – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today passed a new regulation that will phase out the operation of large spark-ignited (LSI) forklifts in California and spur the use of zero-emissions alternatives. LSI forklifts are a source of criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases, particularly in parts of the state that continue to exceed federal ozone standards. Under the rule, manufacturers cannot produce or sell, for use in California, Class IV and Class V LSI forklifts – categories that largely operate on propane, gasoline and natural gas – beginning in 2026. The rule also phases out the use of spark-ignited forklifts by large fleets, defined as 26 units or more, starting in 2028. The phase-out schedule is by model year and designed so that no forklift is required to be phased out before it is 10 years old. Smaller fleets will phase out use of spark-ignited forklifts starting in 2029. https://lnkd.in/gi4gEwWn

Unveiling the Environmental Impact of Electric Forklifts: A Cradle-to-Grave Analysis 🌱⚡ Explore the carbon footprint of these essential material handling tools in this latest article. https://ow.ly/3Vzh50Quhwc #Sustainability #MaterialHandling #ElectricForklifts

The standard requires a certain percentage of manufacturers’ vehicles to meet certain carbon dioxide intensity metrics that ramp up from model years 2027 to 2032. The new transition timeline sets the heaviest vocational vehicles, which includes refuse haulers, on a path to reduce emissions 30% more than the previous rule by 2032 by setting a more stringent intensity requirement. https://lnkd.in/dag3pBjb

When it comes to #environmental improvements, #diesel isn’t necessarily done. North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has identified 86 methods to improve #freight efficiency using existing equipment, all of which counts toward #decarbonization. #naturalgas is also seeing renewed interest. James Menzies digs into the details of decarbonizing #trucking. With inputs from Mike Roeth, Puneet Jhawar, Andrew Okuyiga #truck #truckingindustry #transportation #technology #sustainability #emissionreduction https://lnkd.in/gMZKrmxa

Cars and other types of transportation are the largest source of carbon emissions in the United States. How do we solve this? By expanding electric vehicle ownership. That’s the crux of regulation limiting tailpipe emissions announced yesterday by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Glassdome is helping battery manufacturers track, report, and ultimately reduce their carbon footprints across their supply chains. Preparing them for a new era of mass adoption. Joshua Charnin-Aker, our Co-Founder & CEO notes, "We're excited to be helping industry meet the demands of this regulation, itself a reflection of the demands of consumers who are ready for quieter, cleaner streets and highways.” "It's important to be able to show, scientifically, the carbon footprint of a battery throughout its lifecycle. It's not a perfect process yet - but it sure beats gas." https://lnkd.in/dq-dNzSA #sustainability #batteries #evbatteries #epa #climatechange #productcarbonfootprint  #gascarban #batterymanufacturing #tailpipepollution

The new EPA rule represents the latest example where government conflates aspirational goals with realistic ones. The rule treats the trucking industry as a monolith with a one-size-fits-all regulation that fails to recognize the diverse nature of the industry and the wide range of operational uses and purposes of trucks. Further, it assumes that the technology and infrastructure for implementing this ambitious rule are much further along and fully developed than they are. The proposed rule ignores other power sources that may be a better fit for certain applications at this time and may better accomplish the goal of reduced emissions and GHG in a shorter timeframe and more cost-effective manner. The Biden Administration needs to reconsider this rule with a path toward zero or near zero emission vehicles that allows for a reasonable transition and one that all considers and embraces other technologies and clean fuels that are more readily available and can be deployed now. Below is a piece that the Denver Gazette and Colorado Springs Gazette ran by me that speaks about the challenges of the new EPA rule. https://lnkd.in/gRPKCatH

Looks like the production of heavy duty electric trucks in the U.S. is going to get a big boost, and I-Pulse’s Bmax business is ready to play a big part. Bmax uses Pulsed Power Technology to crimp the many high-voltage electrical cables used in every heavy duty EV trucks, creating the most robust and durable electrical cable connections on the market today. And we’re years ahead of the competition. All the major original equipment manufacturers that build heavy duty trucks have accepted Magnetic Pulsed Crimping(MPC) as the process of choice for their electric vehicles, according to William Hoogerwerf, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Bmax. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) projects the new rule could mean that 25 percent of new long-haul trucks, the heaviest on the road, and 40 percent of medium-size trucks could be non-polluting by 2032, The New York Times writes. Today, fewer than 2 percent of new heavy trucks sold in the U.S. fit that bill. The rule does not mandate the sales of electric trucks or any other type of zero or low-emission truck the NYT reported. Rather, it increasingly limits the amount of pollution allowed from trucks across a manufacturer's product line over time, starting in model year 2027.  Click here to read the full New York Times report by Coral Davenport and Jack Ewing: https://lnkd.in/dp4ucUHK Go here to learn more about Bmax’s Magnetic Pulsed Crimping technology: https://lnkd.in/dzh3QkdY #cleanenergy #technology #transporation #regulation

Sleeper truck manufacturers already have their work cut out for them meeting 2022-introduced NOx and particulates emissions limits. With EPA's Phase 3 greenhouse-gas regs issued today, CO2 reductions up the ante starting in 2030, sooner for other trucks: https://ow.ly/SlLX50R50Hm

In her poignant article, Margo T. Oge reflects on the transformative journey towards cleaner air, triggered by her encounter with Maureen Damitz's testimony on her son's asthma struggles. EPA's recent move to finalize stringent truck pollution standards marks a decisive step towards healthier communities. By targeting heavy-duty vehicle emissions, EPA's initiative promises substantial reductions in greenhouse gases and toxic pollutants, benefiting both public health and the environment. Embracing diverse technologies, including electric powertrains, heralds a promising shift towards sustainability. As industry giants commit to zero-emission vehicles, the future looks brighter for urban communities disproportionately affected by pollution. EPA's steadfast commitment ensures a cleaner, healthier future for generations to come. #CleanAir #EPA #TruckEmissions #ClimateAction