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The trucking industry is at a crossroads in embracing more sustainable technologies to lessen carbon emissions and improve operations. a logistics and transportation company from Arkansas, has made a significant leap by being the first large company to trial a new renewable natural gas (RNG) engine by Clean Energy Fuels Corp. This revolutionary program, apart from focusing on the environmental factor, also has advantages of being economical and efficient for heavy-duty fleets. Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has recently begun a demo program of the Cummins X15N engine, intended for use in heavy-duty trucks. The 2025 Peterbilt 579 day cab tractor, incorporating this new 15-liter RNG engine, enables fleets to run tests over regular working routes for as long as two weeks. Another advantage of working with Clean Energy is that the company has over 600 stations in North America, allowing participating fleets to obtain fuel needed for testing purposes. Renewable natural gas: The secret fuel that could reduce truck emissions by up to 300% Using technology that relies on the RNG is even more significant when using vehicles in the fight against climate change. Renewable natural gas is derived from organic waste and is a biogenic fuel whose use significantly cuts greenhouse gas emissions. The California Air Resources Board states that RNG can reach a carbon intensity score of -40, meaning that carbon emissions of trucks can be reduced by up to 300% compared to diesel fuel. This reduction is essential, given that the transportation sector contributes about 28 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. When J.B. Hunt participates in this testing phase, the company wants to demonstrate the engine’s performance and effectiveness in decarbonizing the trucking industry. #sustainability #transportation #ghgemissions #truck #rng #waste #humanity #research #science #pollution https://lnkd.in/gCXct3Dq

According to the United Nations, over 70% of a business’s carbon footprint is usually from indirect emissions (e.g. emissions along the value chain). No wonder our customers are asking how we can help them meet their climate goals. At Kemira, one of the many ways we can make a difference is by decarbonizing our logistics. We are optimizing shipments and modes of transportation, sourcing locally when possible, opting for renewable energy, and encouraging our logistics partners to do the same. 👉 Read our latest article to learn more https://lnkd.in/dJqxzFpR #GreenLogistics #ClimateActions #BetterEveryDay

At Kemira we are defining a clear path to reducing emissions in line with the Paris Agreement goals. In this article Rasmus Pinomaa and Jori Fabricius comment how we are working towards those ambitious climate targets.

As the push for sustainable practices intensifies, fleet operators face crucial decisions regarding alternative fuels. Propane and electric vehicles are two prominent options. The alternative fuels industry has evolved a lot over the last 15 years. There is more concrete information available and peer experience on all of the technologies, making it easier to choose a solution and a partner — and have confidence in the decision. Todd Mouw explains. https://bit.ly/3ObOb8y

Navigating the Green Logistics Landscape 🌍🚚 The logistics industry faces a critical challenge: balancing growth with sustainability. As demand for efficient transportation surges, so do concerns about CO2 emissions. To address this, we must explore innovative solutions like: Electrification: Transitioning to electric vehicles. Biofuels: Leveraging renewable energy sources. Optimized logistics: Improving route planning and reducing empty miles. Let's work together to build a more sustainable future for logistics! #logistics #sustainability #supplychain #electrification #biofuels #environment Learn more about this news in https://lnkd.in/gCGntZkf

VEHICLES: #AustrianPost converts truck fleet to #HVO fuel All 180 vehicles in Austrian Post’s truck fleet have now been converted from #diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) renewable fuel that will help to save up to 90% of #CO2 emissions over the product lifecycle compared to fossil diesel. “With HVO, we can already massively reduce our emissions today,” explained Peter Umundum, chief parcel and logistics officer at Österreichische Post AG. “With an annual consumption of around six million liters of diesel, we are saving several thousand tons of CO2 by switching. "We see HVO as a bridging #technology that we will use to reduce our emissions until alternative truck drives, such as hydrogen or #efuels, are ready for the market and economically viable.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dCtVUua9 #Delivery #Logistics #eCommerce #Post #Parcels #Mail #Technology #ParcelPostEXPO #ukimediaevents

25% of the GHG emissions generated in our supply chain come from logistics (inbound or outbound)—switching to renewable-fueled transport is an important lever toward decarbonization. 🚢 This is why, in Northern Europe, we partnered with inland shipping company NPRC, which operates for us barges powered by renewable fuel made from 100% waste oils and fats. The impact? ⬇️ 85% less GHG emissions generated by our waterway transport shipments in Benelux and Germany, compared to traditional fuel. 🤝 Reduction not only in our Scope 3 emissions (from our value chain), but also helping our customers meet their own decarbonization targets. This initiative is part of our commitment as a group to reduce the GHG emissions generated in our value chain by 25% by 2030 compared to 2021. Read more: https://bit.ly/492lIeO 

In Australia, the large distances and scale of the operations provide significant challenges for the immediate reduction of reliance on diesel and the decarbonisation journey. There are lots of potential solutions being developed and we look forward to these becoming available for a range of applications. While we wait for the 100% renewable solutions, Hy-Boost offers a low cost option that provides an immediate impact by reducing fuel consumption and delivering significant emissions reduction.

Reforming California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard is one of the most important issues in the effort to transition to zero emission trucks and ZEV freight.    California has the most ambitious clean truck policy mandate in the world. It’s a gargantuan lift that’s going to require an all-of-government approach to achieve success.    In December, CARB launched a process to update the LCFS. The stakes are crucial for the ZEV transition, and we are looking for two things out of it.     First, LCFS credit values are too low. When CARB calculated the total cost of ownership of an electric truck in its consideration of the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation, it assumed credit values of $200 through 2030. Credits are now in the $60s. For the average driver of a class 8 electric truck on a typical drayage route, that delta computes to about $1000 more per month in fueling costs – real money!    CARB’s initial proposal to tighten carbon intensity goals have not moved the market, and more must be done. Options range from further increasing carbon intensity goals and accelerating the Auto Acceleration Mechanism, to capping crop-based biofuel feedstocks.     You can read more on this here https://lnkd.in/gZTAQ2zv    This analysis from UC Davis calculates that raising the CI wont be enough, caps are required https://lnkd.in/gpHKruqC    Secondly, CARB has very helpfully recommended establishing a capacity crediting program called Fast Charging Infrastructure, or FCI, for the medium and heavy duty sector. The FCI is an elegant policy solution that breaks through the chicken-or-egg stalemate to support deployment of infrastructure in advance of vehicle availability. It’s a genius program that can unlock speed and scale of infrastructure deployment.    Unfortunately, CARB’s FCI proposal was loaded with restrictions that will severely restrict effectiveness. E.g.: allowing only 10 chargers per depot. Our depots will host 50-100, and CA needs to be installing an average of 53 chargers a day for decades. Severe geographic restrictions which are not well aligned with the requirements of Advanced Clean Fleets. Charger size minimums. We need to set this program free to do its work.    You can read more on our recommendations, filed with a coalition of other truck charging infrastructure providers, here: https://lnkd.in/gnH2A398    LCFS raises ~ $3.5 billion per year, of which about 80% currently goes to biofuels. That’s money that could and should support California’s efforts to comply with CARB’s zero emission mandates, not soybeans from Brazil. CARB canceled its planned March 21 vote on the proposal, and will host a public workshop April 10. We need to get this right, and quickly. It’s a golden opportunity to turbo charge our chances to succeed in this epochally hard transition to zero emission freight.