Phase 2 of the heavy-duty truck greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency standards mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffice Safety Administration are projected to lower CO2 emissions by approximately 1.1 billion metric tons. Fuel consumption will decline as the new rules become tighter.
The number of models of zero-emission trucks, buses, and off-road equipment available globally is expected to double between the end of 2019 and 2023, according to an analysis by Calstart. Medium-duty trucks have the most models available between now and 2023, and this segment is showing the fastest growth, with 81 electric MD trucks by 2023, 67 of which will be available in the U.S. and Canada.
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As of August 1, 2021, all truck classes from pickups to heavy-duty class 8 units experienced an decrease in wholesale values over the prior month. Medium-duty Class 6 units experienced the highest decrease month-over-month.
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As of Sept. 1, 2020, pickup trucks continued the dramatic and steady month-over- increase in wholesale values from June to September 2020.
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Likely one of the most important tasks a fleet manager must handle is vehicle maintenance. A truck that isn’t working can’t accomplish its job; it’s a simple fact.
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Carriers in the specialized category saw costs rise by 4 cents per mile to 22 cents per mile between 2016 and 2017.
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As in 2017, for-hire and private fleets account for half of aftermarket parts demand of Class 6-8 trucks and trailers.
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The price of crude oil has increased since last year, with regular gasoline increasing 10% and diesel only seeing an increase of 1%.
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Overall, passenger car maintenance costs per unit, per month declined 2.2 percent in 2016.
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Overall, passenger car maintenance costs per unit, per month increased in 2014.
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