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June 28, 2024
Discover the power of AI and machine learning for strategic decision-making in your freight network. Elevate your transportation analytics with these insights.
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June 26, 2024
Compare electric heavy-duty vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles. Discover their benefits, challenges, applications, and advantages.
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April 4, 2024
From establishing an emissions baseline to implementing reduction strategies, discover how to efficiently and effectively achieve your sustainability goals.
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March 6, 2024
Explore how cap-and-trade programs and clean fuel standards across states are influencing transportation. Learn what these policies mean for shippers’ networks.
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November 29, 2023
Learn how the EU ETS will affect maritime shipping in 2024 and heavy-duty vehicles as early as 2027, and how shippers can prepare for these upcoming changes.
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November 29, 2023
Maximize the ROI of your transportation technology stack by incentivizing tech adoption, evaluating performance, and leaning on industry experts for support.
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November 7, 2023
Shippers: Learn how to collaborate with freight carrier partners on sustainability measures to achieve common goals.
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October 9, 2023
Learn the differences between renewable diesel and biodiesel, how they’re produced, their emissions impact, global trends, and more to inform your decisions.
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September 25, 2023
Learn how freight technology is playing a role in transforming transportation networks and unlocking maximum value for logistics leaders in the 21st century.
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July 21, 2023
Hydrogen boasts a promising future in transportation because of its cleanliness, efficiency, potential for domestic production, and ability for use in internal combustion engines.
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June 30, 2023
The pressure for alternative energy vehicle adoption is heating up. Discover how a portfolio approach can help shippers navigate this complex shift.
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June 7, 2023
Discover the potential of a polyfuel strategy in achieving SBTs. Explore CNG, biodiesel, renewable diesel, battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
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May 23, 2023
With California’s Advanced Clean Fleet regulation on the horizon, transportation teams must lean on science-based targets to reduce emissions.
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March 23, 2023
Supply chain greenwashing can be harmful even when it’s unintentional. Avoid falling into this trap by enabling and measuring real sustainability progress.
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March 9, 2023
The federal government begins to provide funding opportunities through IIJA and IRA for the transportation sector to address economywide decarbonization.
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March 8, 2023
The final SEC climate risk disclosure rules are expected to be released in spring 2023. Here is what you need to know to act in accordance.
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December 15, 2022
You can achieve big transportation sustainability wins when you have comprehensive data and an actionable gameplan.
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October 14, 2022
Autonomous trucks could be delivering freight on your low-complexity lanes — you just need the right data to pinpoint opportunities.
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August 29, 2022
Here are 3 ways shippers can get internal buy-in for their sustainable supply chain strategies.
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July 20, 2022
Shippers have set initiatives for reaching net-zero carbon emissions, but many aren’t making real progress. If you want to get serious about reducing your carbon footprint, ask yourself these 3 sustainability questions
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July 15, 2022
As shippers work toward net-zero carbon emissions, their transportation network can provide an actionable starting point.
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June 27, 2022
For scope 3 emissions in particular, measuring your sustainability impact can be challenging. Your transportation network provides an actionable starting point.
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May 25, 2022
The pressure is on for C-level leaders across industries to create more sustainable operations. Get started with an organizational framework today.
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April 22, 2022
Sustainability hasn’t always been a priority in transportation. This Earth Day, we are changing that way of thinking with the announcement of CleanMile.
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November 2, 2021
Watch the Interview with Talking Logistics: Unlock a Sustainable Future
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July 6, 2021
For companies of all sizes, accounting for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is a complicated and varied undertaking. The initial challenges of knowing where to begin, what to quantify, and how to structure it all generate a seemingly exponential number of new questions to answer along the way.
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June 21, 2021
Everyone is wondering how to move their sustainability initiatives forward, and when technology can sometimes feel far off in the future, many are looking for today's quick wins. Learn how to use data to bring sustainability to transportation today.
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April 28, 2021
Governments, corporations, and consumers alike are continuing to pursue greater efforts and policies that support sustainability and lowering their carbon footprints in 2021. The transportation industry is not immune to this trend, and as one of the dirtiest emitting sectors in North America, reporting, creating processes, and adopting technology to support these goals can be a convoluted challenge.
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April 27, 2021
A new president’s first 100 days is often the benchmark for gauging their leadership style in accordance with campaign promises. This stretch for U.S. President Joe Biden has arguably received more attention than ever because of the turbulent times the nation is working through in more realms than one.
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April 20, 2021
Diversifying your energy portfolio? Learn from Breakthrough’s experts as they break down four alternative fuels for transportation.
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March 23, 2021
“Green” goals have historically fallen secondary to revenue goals — what if we told you supply chain sustainability was profitable? Learn more.
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March 2, 2021
After a notable departure, the Biden Administration has rejoined the Paris Agreement. Read what this signals to the transportation industry.
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February 3, 2021
There’s more pressure than ever to reduce commercial transportation emissions — so how does Breakthrough help its clients become more sustainable?
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December 8, 2020
With the promise of a new administration, how will transportation and supply chain strategies be affected?
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October 2, 2020
Read Breakthrough"s future expectations for how alternative energy solutions will serve transportation strategies.
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September 4, 2020
CNG is a viable strategy for commercial transportation strategies, and with it comes more predictable budget stability and reduced emissions.
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August 21, 2020
Learn about the four main barriers to the acceptance of alternative energy for transportation — and how the industry can overcome them.
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August 13, 2020
One of the heaviest-emitting sectors is often left out of corporate sustainability promises. Read how to bring Transportation initiatives into the fold.
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June 4, 2020
California is known for having some of the most extensive regulations to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States. One of its most successful emissions reduction commitments is California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).
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March 1, 2020
Both cap and trade and carbon tax programs are an effort to reduce carbon footprints and greenhouse gas emissions, see how these are taking shape in Canada.
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February 28, 2020
Everything you need to know about the RFS as a shipper. What is it, and how is it going to affect your network?
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February 19, 2020
Learn how the implications of autonomous trucking —including new regulations and safety concerns — will transform the transportation industry.
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February 17, 2020
Understanding policies that impact the ultimate cost of moving goods to market is important for shippers. Read how California's LCFS program might affect you.
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December 9, 2019
Sustainable transportation is widely discussed in today's news cycle, but the concept is not new. Read how a history of sustainability could mean a future of more stringent expectations for transportation.
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November 21, 2019
Hear what Elizabeth Fretheim of Nikola Motors has to say about developments in low carbon transportation technology.
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October 4, 2019
While current infrastructure has a long way to go to be able to support larger LNG fleet operations, LNG has significant potential as an alternative fuel choice.
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September 17, 2019
What, exactly, is a scrubber? How does it work, and what are the impacts they have on emissions? Find out the basics of scrubbing technology.
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August 2, 2019
To make alternatives part of your transportation energy strategy, it helps to understand the basics. Read more here.
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May 24, 2019
The MEPC's 74th meeting brought a commitment to promoting IMO 2020 sulfur regulations compliance, and ushered in promises for further emissions reductions.
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March 22, 2019
At CERAWeek 2019, the energy market information was comprehensive and insightful. Read a summary of our key takeaways from the event.
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March 14, 2019
The Green New Deal resolution presents unique challenges to U.S. lawmakers, as policy tries to catch up to new technologies and more positive public opinion.
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February 28, 2019
As the United States Climate Alliance continues to gain new membership, efforts to advance the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement gain momentum.
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February 1, 2019
In a rapidly evolving transportation landscape, alternative energies will continue to expand across progressive and sustainably minded strategies. Read more about how they could fit into your network.
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November 14, 2018
Learn more about carbon pricing mechanisms, such as cap-and-trade programs and standard carbon taxes, and how they impact the cost of fuels that move products to market.
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September 12, 2018
Learn how platooning technology works, what barriers it has to widespread commercialization, and how it offers a window to future transportation automation.
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August 10, 2018
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard will influence how shippers introduce alternative energies and mixes into their networks. Learn how this could impact your costs and carbon footprint.
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May 25, 2018
Learn about the use of natural gas in transportation with a high level look at where it comes from and its current applications.
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April 26, 2018
Minnesota is making a big change - upping their biodiesel blend requirements to 20% - but it should have little impact on networks.
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April 12, 2018
When looking to diversify fuel portfolios, compressed natural gas is a viable option when analyzing infrastructure, cost benefit, and adoption rates.
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January 19, 2018
What can shippers expect in 2018? From the diesel fuel market to emerging technology and consumer preferences, get expert advice and eye-opening predictions
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