What's the best path to decarbonization for your trucking fleet? The North American Council for Freight Efficiency is looking at the "messy middle" of alternative fuels and drivetrains for long haul in this year's Run on Less.
North American Council for Freight Efficiency Executive Director Mike Roeth joins HDT Editor & Associate Publisher Deborah Lockridge to talk about NACFE's Run on Less - Messy Middle and a new definition of "long haul."
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👉 What You'll Learn About Decarbonizing Long Haul Trucking in This Episode:
Defining Long Haul & the “Messy Middle”
Challenges with Range-Limited Technologies
What is Run on Less: Messy Middle?
NACFE’s New Definition of Long Haul
Charging Constraints in Real-World Operations
Battery Electric Trucks & High Mileage Use
Total Cost of Ownership for Electric Trucks
Explaining the “Messy Middle” White Paper
Industry-Wide Challenges & OEM Decisions
Regulatory Changes & Market Dynamics
Growth in Renewable Fuels (RNG, RD, BD)
Battery Tech Advancements & Fast Charging
Details of the 2025 Run on Less Program
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