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Rivian among first companies to nab Amazon Climate funding

Electric vehicle Rivian Motors is among the first five companies to receive funding from the Amazon Climate Pledge Fund.

Announced inJune, the $2 billion venture investment program backs companies building technologies, products and services to accelerate the path to net-zero carbon emissions. 

In addition to Rivian, the other four companies are software motor company TurnTide, Canadian clean-tech company CarbonCure, as well as Pachama and Redwood Materials.

The amounts were not disclosed, but a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/rivian-among-first-five-companies-to-nab-funding-from-amazon-climate-fund

Cummins gets long-term engine supply deal with Navistar

Diesel engine leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) will supply medium- and heavy-duty truck and bus engines to Navistar International Corp. (NYSE: NAV) through the next two emission cycles, or 2026.

“This new long-term agreement with Cummins, in combination with our proprietary powertrains, will offer International customers the most competitive and fuel-efficient engines in the market,” said Phil Christman, president of operations for Navistar. 

Navistar also will spend less to meet future emissions...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cummins-gets-long-term-engine-supply-deal-with-navistar

The ‘messy middle’: How trucking will get to an electric future

electric truck future
  • OEMs, logistics companies tout varied technology solutions on the way to a zero-emissions future.

The metaphors flowed freely during a recent panel discussion as trucking experts argued for a multifaceted approach to low-carbon fuel adoption.

“We call the next couple of decades ‘the messy middle,’” said Mike Roeth, executive director for the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE.) While an electric truck future is achievable by around 2040, Roeth said, the interim period will...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the

Seven questions with high-flying Hyliion’s CEO

Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy

At 28, Thomas Healy is on his third startup company, Already named one of Forbes “30 Under 30” — three years ago — the Carnegie Mellon University graduate holds dual bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering and engineering and public policy.

As CEO of Hyliion Inc. Healy raised $52 million for his Class 8 Hypertruck ERX hybrid powertrain, which uses a renewable natural gas generator to charge an onboard electric motor that emits net negative planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.

Hyliion CEO...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/seven-questions-with-high-flying-hyliions-ceo

BREAKING NEWS: California approves world’s first electric truck sales mandate

— California regulators have approved a first of its kind sales mandate requiring truck manufacturers to sell an increasing percentage of electric vehicles.

— Rule is the first of its kind in the world

— OEMs are leery, while startups Tesla and Nikola back the standard

In a highly anticipated vote, the 12-member California Air Resources Board has unanimously approved an electric truck mandate that will require medium-and heavy-duty truck manufacturers to sell an increasing percentage of zero...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/breaking-news:-california-approves-nation

Agility preorders 1,000 Hyliion hybrid-electric trucks

Hyliion ERX hybrid electric truck

Traveling an accelerated path to public trading, Hyliion Inc. introduced its Class 8 hybrid Hypertruck Electric Range Extender (ERX) with a 1,000-unit preorder from logistics giant Agility, which is also investing in the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) bringing the 5-year-old startup to market.

Hyliion claims the fully electric drivetrain and natural gas-powered onboard generator will provide more than 1,000 miles of range. The powertrain produces electricity for about 30% lower cost...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/agility-preorders-1000-hyliion-hybrid-electric-trucks

Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety launched

Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety launched

GLOFOULING PARTNERSHIPS LAUNCHES GLOBAL INDUSTRY ALLIANCE (GIA) FOR MARINE BIOSAFETY

GIA brings together leadership Ocean Companies to reduce invasive species introductions, protect Marine Biodiversity and Decarbonize Shipping via improved Biofouling Management

11 June 2020

On World Oceans Day 2020 the GloFouling Partnerships Project launched a ground-breaking private sector alliance to accelerate solutions to improve the management of...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/06/11/global-industry-alliance-gia-for-marine-biosafety-launched/

IMO proceeds with GHG strategy

The work to deliver the IMO initial strategy on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships has moved forward with the approval of a programme of follow-up actions.

The International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 73) approved the follow-up programme on Monday (22 October). It is intended to be used as a planning tool in meeting the timelines identified in the initial IMO strategy, which was adopted in April 2018.

The initial strategy refers to a range of...

http://container-news.com/imo-proceeds-ghg-strategy/

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