The future of diesel technologies in freight transportation is bright, even as new fuels and technologies enter the marketplace, thanks to diesel’s improving efficiency, even lower emissions, advanced biofuel capabilities and unique combination of value for moving freight, according to the Diesel Technology Forum, Frederick, Md.

Nearly 20 fleets operating more than 71,844 tractors and 236,292 trailers saved over $600 million in 2017 compared to the average trucks on the road, according to a study released by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE).

Sysco Corp., Houston, Texas, (NYSE:SYY), pre-ordered 50 of Tesla’s new fully-electric semi tractors.

One of the reasons FreezPak chose Plug Power’s GenDrive fuel cells was their ability to provide a drop-in battery replacement for lead-acid batteries in all generations of FreezPak’s OEM lift vehicles.

ISSA, Northbrook, Ill., partnered with Sustainability Dashboard Tools, LLC, Bloomington, Ind., to develop the DEAL program.

Hyster Co., Greenville, N.C., launched a new line of industrial engines designed to increase productivity and fuel economy for its 3,000- to 7,000-pound Class IV and V product lines.