The fourth Run on Less program in NACFE’s Run on Less initiative will involve four different powertrain solutions: diesel, natural gas, battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cells.

Based on data from some of the North American freight industry’s largest carriers, fleet-wide fuel efficiency averaged 7.77 mpg in 2023, compared with 7.62 mpg in 2022.

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

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. 

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.

NEW ORLEANS — 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.

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

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

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

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.