The Biden Administration has released the first-ever strategy document detailing its plan to target specific freight corridors for infrastructure improvement, with the intent of helping to reach its goal of 100% zero-emission new truck sales by 2040. It’s the first attempt by the US government to propose a consistent strategy for electrifying freight transport nationwide.
Areas are targeted partially due to how much traffic they see, but also other important factors like areas that experience disproportionate air quality burdens, and with a particular interest in states with policies that enable zero-emission vehicle deployment (specifically, California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which several other states have adopted).
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By Ed Pierce, Fleet Management Weekly’s Brand Acceleration
Inspiration Mobility is a one-stop shop that helps fleets manage their EV transition — no matter where they are in their electrification journey.
As a systems integrator, Inspiration brings all the varied pieces of electrification together to deliver a solid solution for fleets.
“Putting all the pieces together is a complex exercise for any one company or fleet manager to tackle by themselves,” says Josh Green, founder and CEO of Inspiration Mobility. “Our bundled solutions can help companies with as much or as little as they need to successfully electrify.”
Inspiration is optimistic about the path ahead and how technology – both in the EVs and in customer dashboards – continually improves drivers’ satisfaction and safety.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is introducing a new ratings program to encourage automakers to incorporate more robust safeguards into their partial driving automation systems. Out of the first 14 systems tested, only one earns an acceptable rating. Two are rated marginal, and 11 are rated poor.
“We evaluated partial automation systems from BMW, Ford, General Motors, Genesis, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Tesla and Volvo,” IIHS President David Harkey said. “Most of them don’t include adequate measures to prevent misuse and keep drivers from losing focus on what’s happening on the road.”
Fleet Advantage announced it was named to Monitor’s first annual “Best Companies” list in the category of ESG for its continued leadership in helping companies with transportation fleets, especially within equipment finance, vastly improve environmental records while implementing environmental, social, and governance strategies in front of customers, regulators, and other critical stakeholders.
Monitor’s 2024 Best Companies list recognizes companies that have demonstrated excellence in the equipment finance ecosystem through categories, including Innovation, ESG, Leadership, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Culture in 2023.