As momentum gathers around the globe for action on climate change and decarbonisation, Transport Day at the COP26 Conference in Glascow has seen Swedish truck maker, Scania announce its strong commitment to zero-emission vehicles, endorsing the first ever global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on zero-emission trucks and buses.
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Big Rigs: Scania endorses global agreement on zero-emission vehicles
Scania has announced its commitment to zero-emission vehicles with its endorsement of the first global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on zero-emission trucks and buses, in an initiative driven by CALSTART (a national non-profit group focused on clean transportation) and the Netherlands government.
NPR: COP26 sees pledges to transition to electric vehicles, but key countries are mum
A group of governments, automakers and others have signed on to an agreement to transition to 100% zero-emission sales of new car and van by 2040 globally and by 2035 in “leading markets.” Fifteen countries also agreed to a separate pledge to work toward 100% zero-emission sales of new trucks and buses by 2040.
Yahoo! Finance: Scania endorses global Memorandum of Understanding for zero-emission vehicles
On COP26 Transport Day, Scania announces another strong commitment to zero-emission vehicles with its endorsement of a first ever global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on zero-emission trucks and buses. It is a coordinated effort by governments and industry leaders that have agreed to support and work towards the MoU goals and to facilitate net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The initiative is driven by CALSTART and the government of the Netherlands.
PRNewswire: Scania endorses global Memorandum of Understanding for zero-emission vehicles
On COP26 Transport Day, Scania announces another strong commitment to zero-emission vehicles with its endorsement of a first ever global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on zero-emission trucks and buses. It is a coordinated effort by governments and industry leaders that have agreed to support and work towards the MoU goals and to facilitate net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The initiative is driven by CALSTART and the government of the Netherlands.
Translogistics: Canada signs global 100% zero-emission truck and bus agreement
Canada is joining several countries, subnational governments and vehicles manufacturers in signing a Memorandum of Understanding initiated by CALSTART’s Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero initiative. The agreement sets targets of 100 per cent new sales for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses by 2040 and 30 per cent new sales by 2030. The MoU was announced at the United Nations COP26 climate summit in Scotland.
Truckinginfo: 15 Countries Pledge 100% Zero-Emissions Truck, Bus Sales by 2040
Fifteen countries have agreed to work together toward 100% zero-emission new truck and bus sales by 2040. During the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties conference in Glasgow this week, Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Wales signed a Global Memorandum of Understanding for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles.
Green Car Congress: 15 countries agree to work toward 100% ZEV truck and bus sales by 2040
Fifteen countries have agreed to work together toward 100% zero-emission new truck and bus sales by 2040. Under the new Global Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (ZE-MHDVs), Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales are setting an interim goal of 30% zero-emission new vehicle sales by 2030.
Clean Commercial Transportation Update: September 17, 2021
On this week’s Clean Commercial Transportation Update, our hosts Bill Van Amburg and Alycia Gilde gave an incredible run through on the industries trending news. This week’s topics included:
- ACT Expo highlights and a recap of HVIP eligible vehicles featured at the conference.
- We had a behind the scenes look at a Kenworth battery-electric truck.
- We also had a live interview from CALSTART’S Drive to Zero Program on some of the recent global updates.
Join us for our next episode on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 11AM Pacific for the latest industry news and trends.
Clean Commercial Transportation Update: August 20, 2021
On this week’s Clean Commercial Transportation Update, our hosts Bill Van Amburg and Alycia Gilde explored key partnerships, innovative technologies, and scaling the production of zero-emissions vehicles. This week’s guests included:
- California Air Resources Board’s Peter Christensen and HVIP’s Tarah Campi on the recent funding status of California’s truck and bus voucher incentive project.
- We took a tour with the New York City Department of Sanitation’s Deputy Commissioner Rocco DiRico and Spiro Kattan as they unveiled their electric refuse truck which is currently in service.
- We also heard from Portland General Electric’s Rustam Kocher and their partnership with Daimler’s Jonathan Yan on the Electric Island, a heavy-duty charging site designed to accelerate the deployment of electric trucks along transportation corridors.
Join us for our next episode on Friday, September 17, 2021 at 11AM Pacific for the latest industry news and trends.
Clean Commercial Transportation Update: July 16, 2021
On this week’s Clean Commercial Transportation Update, hosts Bill Van Amburg and Alycia Gilde explored key partnerships, innovative technologies, and scaling the production of zero-emissions vehicles. Guests include:
- Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Liane Randolph
- Director of Vehicle Electrification & City Projects for the LA Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, Michael Samulon
- President of ROUSH CleanTech, Todd Mouw, and Vice President of Marketing for Castrol, Rayne Pacek
Join us for our next episode on Friday, August 20th, 2021 at 11AM Pacific for the latest industry news and trends.
Clean Commercial Transportation Update: June 18, 2021
This week, CCTU hosts Bill Van Amburg and Alycia Gilde examine the deployment of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) throughout global supply chains and growing sales for zero-emission trucks and buses.
Guests include:
- CALSTART’s Global Director, Cristiano Façanha, provides an update on the 12th Clean Energy Ministerial and the big push for leading nations to jointly pursue a global Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate the manufacturing and adoption of commercial ZEVs.
- Ikea’s Project Implementation Manager, Steven Moelk, shares Ikea’s progress in transitioning to a 100% zero-emissions fleet.
- Navistar NEXT’s Business Development Engineer, Kyle Maki, and Navistar NEXT’s Director of Business Development, Jason Gies, demonstrate a Virtual Ride and Drive on one of Navistar’s newest zero-emission buses.
Join us for our next episode on Friday, July 16th, 2021 at 11AM Pacific for the latest industry news and trends.