Emissions
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Sustainable Freight
BP Biojet to expand after making significant reductions in emissions
Since 2016, Air BP has been reducing carbon emissions through its BP Biojet.
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Air Cargo
CARB opens $40M voucher program for zero-emissions freight equipment
CARB is making $40 million available in the form of vouchers to reduce emissions. Eligible equipment includes everything from rubber-tired gantry cranes, to airport cargo…
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News
Today’s Pickup: Omnitracs to collaborate with Cummins on remote software solution
Plus: Automakers, flouting President Trump, agree to California emissions standards.
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FreightWaves Infographics
Cap & Trade Part 2: Emission Trading
The cap and trade system begins with government allocated permits with must remain equal to the company’s emission.
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Today's Pickup
Today’s Pickup: Banks are forcing container lines to reduce their carbon emissions
Banks set carbon emissions standards for lending limits; oil production in the Permian basin booms; distracted driving problem is larger than previously thought.
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Company earnings
Cummins ships record number of engines in Q1, but EPA has questions for Cummins over Ram engines
Cummins is reviewing is emissions certification and compliance process following questions from EPA and CARB. The company did report strong earnings and a record number…
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Europe
UK government’s £2 million fund focuses on increasing electric cargo bikes on streets
The funding is expected to increase the use of electric cargo bikes to fulfil last-mile deliveries, which will help reduce congestion and pollution on the…
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Maritime
Hydrogen fuel cells – part of the solution to reduce maritime industry emissions?
With widespread adoption and government backing, hydrogen fuel cells could be an economically viable alternative to bunker fuel in the maritime industry, especially after the…
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Container
Today’s Pickup: Volvo begins California test of connected vehicle technology
Volvo has started testing connected vehicle technology in California, plus Michigan governor pitches fuel tax hike, California legislator wants to phase out diesel engines and…
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Equipment
EPA watchdogs expect glider kit answers early in 2019
Glider kit investigations initiated by Democrats and Republicans are expected to be concluded in early 2019.
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