New Study Shows Renewable Energy Could Match Fossil Fuel Output

New Study Shows Renewable Energy Could Match Fossil Fuel Output

March 19, 2013

British Petroleum (BP)

A BP-sponsored report examined renewable energy in a new way. This study calculated renewable energy projects in the U.S. and Brazil by their lifetime value. Previous measurements were only calculated in terms of annual output. This study puts renewable energy on par with fossil fuels. To read more, click HERE.

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Kicks Off Dec. 3

SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain kicks off Dec. 3. Experts from PLM Fleet, Datex Corp. and Alteryx will talk about how to leverage clean technologies, warehouse management and analytics automation.

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Women in Supply Chain Forum: Shattering Glass Ceilings

This event has become more than just a networking space. It’s a pathway for women in supply chain to really embrace being a woman in the supply chain. It’s a journey that we can all take together to learn, grow, nurture and shatter glass ceilings.

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Continuous Education for Logistics Professionals

Continuous education in logistics is essential for professionals aiming to stay competitive and relevant.

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State of Corporate Climate Commitment Report Underscores Actions Taken to Plan for Climate Change

Fifty percent of professionals surveyed said their companies had already taken action around climate change, and another 46% said their company planned to.

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Decoding the Food and Beverage Roadmap for Environmental Stewardship

As the ESG movement continues to build steam, balancing the consumer preferences with new product innovation will be top of mind in a future defined by environmental stewardship.

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Penske Transportation Solutions, ForeFront Power Form Joint Venture

Penske Transportation Solutions and ForeFront Power formed a new joint venture named Penske Energy LLC, aiming to help commercial fleet operators plan, design, and deploy optimized EV charging infrastructure capabilities.

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How Business Flexibility and Sophisticated Data are Reshaping Fleet Operations in 2024

Organizations with transportation fleets must adapt financial strategies, budgeting/forecasts, and operational approaches to mitigate the impact of volatility in the economy.

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Smartcharger Station for Electric Heavy-Duty Freight

Einride opened its first U.S. Einride Smartcharger Station in Lynwood, Calif., strategically located near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach along the I-710.

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Lithium Batteries for Cold Chain

The M-Series Li600 available in Class I, II and III is the latest addition to Stryten Energy’s portfolio of motive power battery solutions.

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Cost of Electrifying U.S. Commercial Truck Fleet to Reach $1T

Full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a new report released by the Clean Freight Coalition.

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U.S. Remains World Leader in EV Manufacturing Investments

Two new analyses by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) show strong growth in both electric vehicle (EV) sales and manufacturing investments in the United States.

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CARB’s Zero Emission Forklift Regulation to Cost up to $27B

If CARB’s rule goes into effect, the majority of battery electric forklifts being sold in North America would – out of necessity – need to be sold within California just to keep pace with the implementation phase-in of the rule.

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Navigating the Diesel Price Surge

While the scale of food and beverage logistics networks makes diesel prices particularly impactful, exploring cost-competitive alternative fuels can provide network price stability and reduce emissions.

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Path to Smarter Energy Can Lead Controlled Environmental Agriculture to Profitability

Controlled environment agriculture offers a promising avenue for sustainable food production. Here are some strategies to address these costs and mitigate issues.

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Why the Food and Beverage Industry will Benefit from Electric Fleets

Food and beverage companies that decarbonize their fleets will be leaders in helping turn the industry from being planet-negative to planet-positive.

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Program Makes for Seamless EV Charger Selection and Hardware-Software Compatibility

Synop launched Works with Synop, a program that provides customers the assurance of seamless hardware-software compatibility.

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California Truck Manufacturers Meet Zero-Emissions Target 2 Years Ahead of Schedule

Truck manufacturers are exceeding targeted sales of zero-emissions vehicles and are now two years ahead of schedule, according to research from the California Air Resources Board.

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Understanding the Real Driver of Electrification: Climate Change vs. Commercial Gain

Electric vehicles are part of a solution to fight climate change, even though emissions will go down only as electricity generation transitions to low-carbon sources.

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57% of all Commercial Diesel Trucks are Near-Zero Emissions Models

Indiana ranks first of the states for the highest percentage of registrations of 2010 and later model year near-zero emission diesel trucks (73.2%). California lags the national average, taking the 35th spot (51.6%).

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Why California May Ease Phase-Out of Non-Zero-Emission Forklifts After 2026 Ban

Under the updated proposed regulation, fleet operators would still not be allowed to purchase new large spark ignition (LSI) forklifts as of 2026.

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Electric Vehicle Hub Helps Sysco Advance Climate Change Commitment

The Riverside, Calif., site will also feature 4 MWh of battery storage and will increase its solar power generation by an additional 1.5 MW.

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Analytics Tool Compares Diesel vs. Electric

EVAN (Electric Vehicle Analytic Navigator) is an electric vehicle (EV) life-cycle cost analysis tool designed to help define the future of transportation for corporate fleets.

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How Collaboration Can Reduce Environmental Impact

From how goods are packaged and transported to which materials can be reused or recycled, food manufacturers have a unique opportunity to influence how the broader market approaches environmentally friendly initiatives.

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Standalone Propane Fueling System for Alternative Vehicles

The new portable dual-purpose standalone fueling systems allow fleets with various alternative fuel vehicles to refuel with propane autogas or recharge with DC Level 3 fast chargers independent of the grid.

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Isuzu Introduces First Electric Truck

Every N-Series EV will be powered by a number of 20-kilowatt-hour, lithium-ion battery packs, and will include a host of safety features.

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CARB-Compliant Trailer Refrigeration Unit

The new X4 7700 trailer refrigeration unit boasts high refrigeration capacities, demonstrated fuel savings of 20-25% and reduced emissions for greater sustainability and regulatory compliance.

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New Laws All Over the World for EPR Packaging

Andorra, Italy, France, Spain, Greece and the Netherlands are all starting the year off with new EPR packaging laws in 2023.