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Electric vehicles have become increasingly prominent in recent years, particularly in commercial industries where regulations and financial incentives have accelerated their integration. As fleets across the country adopt electric vehicles, many fleet owners have seen a clear improvement in savings and operational efficiency, and have adopted other sustainable development goals that have further improved their…

In an effort to further push the adoption of alternate fuel and low-carbon vehicles, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has drafted a regulation that will ban the sale, purchase, and eventually, the usage of gas and diesel forklifts. Starting in 2026, the purchase of new propane and gas forklifts would be banned, with the…

Over the past decade, California fleet owners have seen a major push in electric and alternate fuel vehicles through legislation and financial incentives. While the transition to electric vehicles has often been associated with environmental concerns, the appeal of electric trucks for both drivers and fleet owners goes beyond sustainability, reaching into factors of performance,…

The availability of charging infrastructure has been a major hurdle in the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in Oregon. However, in 2022 the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced a $100 million investment in public charging infrastructure across the state that will significantly improve the availability of EV charging stations across Oregon’s major road networks.This…

Electric vehicles have been on the rise in popularity for over a decade, and as technology improves the accessibility of electric and alternate fuels, many fleet owners and warehouse operators are incorporating electric forklifts into their fleets. A recent Grand View Research study has shown that the global usage of electric forklifts is increasing by…

California recently implemented the Advanced Clean Trucks regulation. This program accelerates the transition to a zero-emission transportation industry by mandating that all commercial truck sales be zero-emission by 2040, and all off-road yard truck sales be zero-emission by 2042. However, adhering to these standards often requires substantial financial investments and operational adjustments for fleet owners…

Electric forklifts have gained significant traction as a viable alternative to their traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. As fleet owners look for alternatives to meet state compliance and take advantage of long-term savings, examining the costs and benefits of electric forklifts becomes crucial.This article analyzes the benefits of electric forklifts and the costs associated…

The Warehouse Actions and Investments to Reduce Emissions (WAIRE) Program was implemented on May 7, 2021 by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from warehouses across Southern California. Warehouse operators that fail to meet compliance may face steep fines, and meeting compliance through environmental initiatives…

Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program (CFP) was implemented in 2016 and encourages the widespread adoption of clean fuels throughout the transportation sector. Under the CFP, fleet and charging station owners across the state can earn CFP credits for their reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by taking advantage of low-carbon and alternate transportation fuels, including electric vehicles.This…

Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program (CFP) was implemented in 2016 as a method of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. The program incentivizes the transition to low-carbon and alternative fuel vehicles in commercial transportation by requiring fuel suppliers to reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of their fuels and allowing owners of electric vehicle (EV)…