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Despite the best efforts of automakers, climate activists and even the president, the adoption of EVs faces some roadblocks. Setting aside the steep upfront cost, widespread EV adoption would require a massive network of expensive charging stations that simply doesn’t exist yet.
In February, the White House granted states $5 billion over five years to build that infrastructure. But there could be a cheaper solution if we just look up.
On Thursday, sustainable last-mile delivery provider Gofor...
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The freight industry is in the midst of a paradox. Customers want more goods shipped faster than ever before, but they also want shipping methods that are sustainable and environmentally friendly. The problem is that there’s often a trade-off between those demands.
“The time in transit has a direct relationship to the environmental impact,” said Patrick Browne, director of global sustainability at UPS. “I don’t think the average consumer understands the environmental impact of having something...
GoFor and Bringg have announced a partnership that will utilize GoFor’s marketplace for last-mile, on-demand and same-day delivery and logistics alongside Bringg’s delivery and fulfillment cloud platform to increase delivery capacity, coverage and customer experience on a global scale.
Using GoFor’s integrated fleet network, Bringg customers can manage delivery operations while GoFor customers can use the Bringg Delivery Hub to boost delivery speed and convenience while reducing cost.
“As demand...
GoFor, which has been rapidly scaling its business and branching out with new technology pilots to meet the demands of modern shippers, has a new leader. Founder and CEO Brad Rollo has stepped aside and Ian Gardner, founder and CEO of Royale EV, takes over as CEO.
Rollo was diagnosed with cancer last year and is transitioning into the position of chief strategy officer so he can focus more time on his health, the company said in a statement.
“Founding and growing GoFor has been an absolute honor,...
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This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ DroneWaves Summit.
FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: The future of on-demand delivery
DETAILS: Leaders at Aurora Aerial and GoFor discuss their partnership and how drones have the potential to speed up last-mile delivery while reducing emissions and providing a high-quality customer experience.
SPEAKER: Alan Tay, CEO of Aurora Aerial
BIO: Tay is the co-founder of Delphi Technology Corp. and has more than 20 years of aviation experience as a flight instructor. His...
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The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, spot rates have continued to remain high, but could an influx of capacity reverse the trend? Plus, ArcBest President Tim Thorne is retiring, and federal regulators consider nixing a vision exemption for CDL holders.
Is rate relief on the horizon?One of the biggest questions of 2021 for trucking is whether a wave of capacity will enter the market that stabilizes the current elevated spot rate...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-daily-dash-capacity-infusion-could-drive-down-spot-rates
GoFor Industries plans to bring its on-demand last-mile delivery service for the construction industry to more markets in the U.S. and Canada after closing on C$9.8 million in seed funding.
The Canadian startup announced the new funding on Wednesday. The capital will help GoFor scale as everyone from construction companies to do-it-yourself home improvement enthusiasts increasingly embraces buying building materials online.
“It’s forcing a transformation — a move to e-commerce — in verticals...
