Thu January 14, 2021 - National Edition
NTEA
NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry announced the formation of the Fleet Advisory Council, composed of innovative and forward-thinking fleet leaders who will provide perspective and guidance on Association resources for the work truck community. NTEA continues to increase its efforts to keep the fleet management community informed on the latest trends in products, alternative fuels, and regulations impacting the design and specification of commercial vehicles, said Fleet Advisory Council Chair Tony Orta. I am looking forward to working with such a respected group of fleet managers as we support the association in this endeavor.
NTEA Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions with New Climate Change Policy
NTEA announced its Board of Directors adopted a climate change policy that continues the commitment in facilitating productive use of alternative fuels and advanced technologies for commercial vehicles reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
January 6, 2021
NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry
NTEA The Association for the Work Truck Industry adopted a climate change policy that continues the association’s commitment to facilitating productive use of alternative fuels and advanced technologies for commercial vehicles.
The policy explains the work truck industry is competing to become a positive force in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Further, it provides NTEA the opportunity to educate the public, regulators and legislators about how the industry is already putting in place solutions to society’s environmental concerns.
2021 Construction Trade Show & Conference Updates
What’s happening next for industry events
National Pavement Expo & Conference
At press time, the National Pavement Expo and Conference issued a statement saying the showrunners planned to proceed with the in-person trade show and conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on Jan. 20-23, 2021. The statement also said, “The health, safety and well-being of every attendee, exhibitor, speaker and staff is our number one priority. We are closely monitoring COVID-19 and its potential impact on plans to host National Pavement Expo and Conference. Should the in-person event not be able to take place, we are looking at a virtual exhibit hall and conference experience to meet the needs of all industry stakeholders. Please check back for updates.”
by Lauren Fletcher (WorkTruck) Renewable fuel sources are becoming more and more critical to organizations’ sustainability plans. … “… Bio and renewable diesel blends are popular fuel types, as they can be adopted as drop-in fuels with no vehicle retrofitting or fueling infrastructure required,” said Christopher Lyon, director of Fleet Relations for NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry.
Trends in Alternative Fuels
The biodiesel and renewable diesel industry is on an upward trajectory to see immense growth by 2030, or even before, according to the National Biodiesel Board (NBB).
“The industry has a vision to exceed 6-billion gallons by 2030 and with advancements in feedstocks, 15-billion gallons by 2050. As carbon policies around the country begin to take hold, we see tremendous opportunities for growth of low-carbon fuels such as biodiesel, renewable diesel, and renewable jet fuel,” said Scott Fenwick, technical director for the National Biodiese