Reducing operational costs, cutting emissions, and diversifying fuel options have long been priorities for both carriers and shippers. Electric vehicles (EVs) offer a smart option for fleets, benefitting the environment and customers alike by delivering a lower cost, quieter, and more efficient solution, all while diversifying fleet operations, expanding their fleets’ business and increasing capacity for shippers. But for many fleets, the upfront investment and infrastructure hurdles remain significant barriers to adoption. In alignment with Uber’s global commitment…
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To drive down trucking emissions and move goods effectively and efficiently, we must strategically electrify local and interstate hauls. The United States has over 4 million heavy-duty trucks that travel over 177 billion miles and create over 260 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year, currently representing 8% of global emissions. According to the…
New research from Uber Freight outlines an electric truck deployment roadmap and underpins the opportunity to further decarbonize supply chains Demand for Heavy Duty Battery Electric Vehicles (HDBEVs) is steadily on the rise, as companies look to meet climate-forward societal standards, quickly-approaching emissions reduction regulations, and their own ESG goals. In fact, 77% of U.S….