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

The fifth Run on Less event — Run on Less – Messy Middle — is focusing on heavy-duty Class 8 trucks, both sleepers and day cabs, in the long-haul return-to-base and over-the-road duty cycles.

The Run is focusing on the multiple powertrain solutions currently available to fleets, including battery electric, hydrogen fuel cells, renewable natural gas, and renewable and bio diesel.

The goal of the Run is to explain the various alternative powertrain options and investigate the need for infrastructure changes to accommodate alternative-fueled vehicles.

Thirteen fleets are participating in Run on Less – Messy Middle to share what they are doing to decarbonize their operations. As in previous Run on Less demonstrations, the technology is either commercially available or representative of the vehicle 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.

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