emissions News Updates

Business, Equipment, Fuel

Building A Realistic Bridge to Alternative Energies For U.S. Long Haul Transportation

Companies are interested in adopting zero-emission (ZET) alternatives, but there remain significant concerns for the near-term. This report discusses what we know today, details the pros and cons of alternative energies, and reviews what transportation fleets are doing to help ensure they are ready for the future.   

August 1, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Connecticut Considers California Standards for Large-Truck Emissions

A Connecticut effort to curb carbon-spewing emissions from large trucks by adopting California’s clean air regulations moved forward March 28, despite heavy criticism from opponents who said it could lead to higher costs on Connecticut businesses.

March 29, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Canada Climate Plan Calls for 42% Cut in Oil, Gas Emissions

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government wants a 42% reduction in emissions from the oil and gas sector as part of Canada’s plan to meet its 2030 emissions reduction goal.

March 29, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Germany Backs EU Phaseout of New Combustion Engines by 2035

Germany threw its weight behind a European Union proposal that only emission-free new cars and vans can be sold from 2035 as the bloc moves forward in talks on an ambitious green overhaul at a time of an extraordinary energy crisis.

March 17, 2022
Government, Fuel

California’s Power to Set Auto Emissions Rules Restored

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is restoring California’s authority to set its own tailpipe pollution standards for cars, reversing a Trump administration policy and likely ushering in stricter emissions standards for new passenger vehicles nationwide.

March 9, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

California Set to Reassert Itself as Leader in Battle Against Emissions

The Biden administration is moving to restore California’s legal power to lead the nation in stifling auto emissions and accelerating the transition to electric vehicles.

February 16, 2022

Maersk Targets Bigger, Faster Cuts in Carbon Emissions

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, one of the world’s largest oil consumers, is ramping up plans to eliminate carbon emissions after finding green alternatives to fuel its fleet of ships.

January 12, 2022
Government, Fuel

Biden to Direct Government to Cut Emissions 65% by 2030

President Joe Biden will direct federal agencies on Dec. 8 to spend billions on electric cars, clean electricity and upgraded buildings with the goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the White House said.

December 8, 2021
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Zero-Carbon Shipping Plan Targets Container, Iron Ore Routes

Shipping routes for the transport of iron ore from Australia to Japan and containerized goods from East Asia to Europe are at the center of plans to slash maritime carbon emissions by 2030.

November 10, 2021
Business, Fuel

Fleet Sustainability: Using Biodiesel to Drive Success

The growth of the sustainability movement is changing the fleet industry. Read this white paper to learn how biodiesel is helping fleets lower their emissions while providing the performance and ROI they need.

November 1, 2021