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Urb-E, Tortoise To Partner With AxleHire On Zero-Emission Delivery Pilots
Thursday, September 2, 2021 - 10:44am | 1139Urb-E wants to replace cargo vans with electric bikes pulling collapsible cargo trailers where it makes the most sense: in high-density urban environments. Already proving the concept can work since its launch in New York City earlier this year, the company on Thursday announced a nationwide pilot...
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The Zero-Emission Trailer Solves Challenges Of Electric TRU
Monday, August 23, 2021 - 11:54am | 1003By Beto Dantas, ConMet's Chief Technology & Innovation Officer Across the commercial vehicle industry, tightening regulations and an increased focus on Corporate Social Responsibility are driving fleets toward electrification. Many fleets have been investing in electric technology for light...
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Sustainability And Profitability: Going Green Doesn't Have To Be Costly
Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 12:03pm | 735Sustainability has garnered a reputation as cutting edge and costly. While it is certainly possible to sink millions into eco-friendly solutions like electric vehicles, there are ways to embrace environmentalism without breaking the bank. In fact, becoming more sustainable can actually drive...
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MIT Looks At Sustainability — Net-Zero Carbon
Monday, August 16, 2021 - 4:29pm | 265Norfolk Southern isn't just in the business of moving freight, they're in the business of a better planet. To learn more about Norfolk Southern's industry-leading sustainability initiatives, go to nscorp.com/betterplanet. Sustainability is trendy, but how do companies turn trends into action? Net...
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Zero Emissions, Zero Traffic: How An EV Company Is Making Delivery Sustainable
Friday, August 13, 2021 - 1:15pm | 678For all the triumphs and successes that the logistics field has seen this year, there's one area where it needs to make up some ground: sustainability. Freight and other modes of logistics transportation are a big driver of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for over half of the...
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Seattle Goes Zero Emissions With Last-Mile Delivery Zones
Thursday, June 17, 2021 - 12:20pm | 1834A zero-emissions last-mile delivery zone is being established in Seattle through the efforts of the University of Washington's Urban Freight Lab (UFL) along with several last-mile delivery and technology companies. The Seattle Neighborhood Delivery Hub will allow companies to test zero-emissions...
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Origin Materials Lands SPAC Deal: What Investors Should Know About Pepsi-, Danone-, Nestle-Backed Company
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 12:30pm | 538A leader in disruptive materials technology will become the first public pure play carbon negative materials company with a SPAC deal announced Wednesday. The SPAC Deal: Origin Materials is going public with Artius Acquisition Inc (NASDAQ: AACQ) in a deal valuing the company with an equity value of...
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North American Electric Bus Leader Proterra SPAC Deal: What Investors Should Know
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 11:50am | 617A leading electric bus maker is going public via SPAC in a deal announced Tuesday morning. The SPAC Deal: Electric bus leader Proterra is being taken public by ArcLight Clean Transition Corp (NASDAQ: ACTC). The deal values Proterra with an enterprise value of $1.6 billion. Current ArcLight...