A real-world demonstration to decarbonize Class 8 long-haul trucks — the 9% of the market that contributes 48% of the emissions.*

We are in the early planning stages for the fifth Run on Less event, which will focus on heavy-duty Class 8 trucks — sleepers and day cabs — in long-haul return-to-base and over-the-road duty cycles.

We are calling this demonstration Run on Less – Messy Middle and we will be focusing on the multiple powertrain solutions that currently available to fleets, including battery electric, hydrogen fuel cells, renewable natural gas, renewable and bio diesel, and hybrids. We will be looking at energy efficiency technologies for all fuel types.

Our goal with this Run is to explain the various alternative fueling options and investigate the need for infrastructure changes to accommodate alternative-fueled vehicles.

Run on Less – Messy Middle will feature around 10 fleets deploying trucks with differing decarbonization technologies. As in previous Run on Less demonstrations, the technology will either be commercially available or representative of the manufacturer’s plans.

While long-haul represents a small portion of the total trucking industry, it contributes a significant portion of emissions. If we are going to decarbonize trucking, we need to better understand the options available to fleets operating in that duty cycle and help them determine the powertrain solution that is best for their specific application.

Stay tuned for more specifics on the Run, including participating fleets and details on our popular pre-Run Bootcamp series. 

Download this flyer for more information.

If you are interested in participating in the Run or becoming a sponsor, please contact Mike Roeth, NACFE’s executive director, at mike.roeth@nacfe.org or 260-750-0106.