Existing federal, state, and local policies play a key role in accelerating electric truck adoption.
An analysis of 15 states that have adopted or are in the process of adopting the Advanced Clean Trucks regulation shows that 60 percent of medium-duty trucks and 43 of heavy-duty trucks are electrifiable today.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in 2022, has greatly reduced the price of electric trucks through its Qualified Commercial Vehicle Tax Credit, which provides up to $40,000 in tax credits for the purchase of electric trucks. This significant tax credit shows the power of policy to advance truck electrification.
Some local drivers are caught in the middle of the battle between automakers and the Massachusetts Right to Repair law. And as a result, they don’t have access to safety features in their vehicles.
"Some of the automakers, in order to escape the requirements of the law, have turned off their internet connectivity features altogether,” said Nathan Proctor, senior director of U.S. Public Interest Research Group Campaign for the Right to Repair.
Subaru is not the only car maker disabling in-car wireless technology systems from new models sold in Massachusetts, and the move does come at a cost to the automakers. Consumers pay around $100 or more a year for these subscription services.
The enormous lithium-ion batteries used to power electric cars pose some significant fire risks. But there are some key differences that make these fires harder to combat.
If your electric car is flooded or drives through deep water, be sure to get it towed and checked by a mechanic before turning it back on. Even after your car appears to have dried out, water stuck in the battery can still cause a short-circuit and start a fire.
Aside from water damage, damage sustained in a collision can also cause an EV to short-circuit and start a fire. It's best to have your battery looked at by a professional after any kind of accident, no matter how minor.
By Jim Noble, Global Director of Insurance and Head of The Americas, Greater Than
For many companies, sustainability has, until now, fallen into the ‘nice to have’ category. Today, it has become an integral part of doing business.
Companies that do not prioritize sustainability and are not transparent and open about their climate impact, will likely eventually suffer negative consequences and could even find themselves pushed out of the market.
ESG legislation makes businesses accountable for their activities and to reduce climate impact. It also provides stakeholders with information to help them evaluate investment risks from a sustainability perspective.
To discuss your sustainability strategy or find out about Greater Than’s ESG reporting solutions visit www.greaterthan.eu.
By Steve Saltzgiver, Fleet Success Sr. Advisor, RTA - The Fleet Success Company
The goal was clear: “Transform the fleet's overall performance, increase customer service, boost preventive maintenance compliance, reduce downtime, and increase asset availability.”
Our RTA Interim Fleet Director assessed the primary challenges by meeting with department stakeholders served by the fleet maintenance operation, to gain their insights and feedback.
By embracing change and innovation, RTA and the client not only boosted its bottom line using a seasoned fleet professional as Interim Fleet Director, but also set a new standard for fleet excellence within the fleet management community.