In its annual sustainability report, General Motors outlines its electrification and mobility initiatives as well as a previously unannounced electric full-size pickup.
Sometimes, fleets pursue initiatives to make their operations more environmentally friendly. Other times, they’re tasked with this based on an order from management. Here’s how successful fleets achieve these goals
“Diesel will be here for a long while, and [knowing] total cost of ownership remains the main motivator of acceptance for battery-electric and fuel-cell trucks.” That was the message of Sean Waters, Daimler Trucks North America’s vice president of Product Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, speaking at the Green Truck Summit.
Michelin and General Motors presented a new generation of airless wheel technology for passenger vehicles — the Michelin Uptis (or Unique Puncture-proof Tire System) prototype — at a sustainable mobility event.
In her 16 years with Siemens USA, Keeton has developed a passion for people, a drive for involvement, and a push for growth.
Three challenges consistently high on the list for many fleet managers — improving driver safety, mitigating the high cost of fuel, and complying with corporate pressures to reduce fleet’s contribution to the company’s global carbon footprint.
FedEx Express improved fuel efficiency by 2.9% in fiscal year 2017 and has moved closer to meeting its corporate goal of a 50% increase by 2025 over 2005 levels, the company reported in its annual sustainability report.
UPS has earned a SmartWay Excellence award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its efforts to reduce the impact of its operation on air quality, the parcel delivery company announced.
Holman Parts Distribution has been added to the NAFA Fleet Management Association's Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program, the fleet association announced.
UPS and electric truck maker Thor Trucks are collaborating on a fully electric Class 6 to be developed and tested in Los Angeles.