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NACFE: Early Electric TRUs Show Promise; Struggle With Costs

The research, published Oct. 18, marked NACFE鈥檚 first analysis of alternatives available to fleets, with the introduction of all-electric TRUs in its early stages.

October 23, 2024
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NACFE Report Explores Fleets Fueling With Natural Gas

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency produced a confidence report to assist fleet decision-makers in making informed choices on whether to switch to natural gas fuel.聽

August 2, 2024
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Report Finds Opportunities, Obstacles for Electric Vehicles

The trucking industry is seeing more opportunities to deploy electric vehicles despite obstacles that still must be overcome, according to a July 9 report by NACFE and RMI.

July 10, 2024
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NACFE, RMI Release New Report on SuperTruck 2 Findings

NEW ORLEANS 鈥 The North American Council for Freight Efficiency and RMI released a report assessing the commercial vehicle technologies researched as part of the SuperTruck 2 program.

March 3, 2024
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Freight Industry Confronts Climate Change

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency coined the term 鈥淢essy Middle.鈥 It refers to the fact that there is more than one way to attack the problem of climate change.

October 6, 2023
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Run on Less Event Sees Big Improvements, Pleasant Surprises

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency鈥檚 latest Run on Less program is largely producing pleasant surprises so far, including Tesla Semi performance.

September 22, 2023
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NACFE Run on Less to Focus on Electric Depot Trucking

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency鈥檚 upcoming Run on Less program will focus on scaling electric trucks across a variety of market segments.

April 27, 2023
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NACFE Says Trucking鈥檚 Future Is With Hydrogen

NACFE said as the trucking industry moves toward zero-emission vehicles, its research finds that hydrogen-powered trucks are the best option to reach those long-term goals.

April 5, 2023
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NACFE Releases Report on 鈥楳essy Middle鈥 for Decarbonization of Trucking

ORLANDO, Fla. 鈥 The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released a new report examining the myriad powertrain decisions trucking companies will face on the industry鈥檚 journey toward decarbonization.

February 26, 2023
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NACFE Study Shows Flat Fuel Economy for Class 8 Vehicles Surveyed

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency said fuel efficiency in Class 8 trucks participating in its annual fleet study from 2018 to 2020 remained flat at 7.24 mpg after seven previous years of 2% annual increases.

December 14, 2022