“There is nothing more permanent than change.” — Heraclitus
This quote feels incredibly relevant as we see the North American energy and transportation landscape shift again. While zero-emission vehicle technology continues to mature and seek its sweet spot, adjustments in regulations and incentives have brought the conversation back to a foundational principle that ROUSH CleanTech has been operating under all along: all energy sources are a good complement in the transportation sector. Fuel diversity is good. Choice is powerful. Partnerships are required now more than ever.
At the most recent industry trade shows, including NPGA’s Southeast Expo and ACT Expo, it was clear that the power of choice and need for more energy sources dominated sessions, keynotes and conversations. As Erik Neandross, president of the clean transportation solutions group at TRC, said at ACT Expo, “In spite of all the change … it’s clear to me that the industry remains super committed to moving forward with advanced tech and cleaner fuels and a more sustainable future.”
Through our partnership with Blue Bird, ROUSH CleanTech has been able to provide our customers with the power to choose: propane, gasoline, EV or diesel. Backed by the most successful alternative fuels alliance in the industry, Blue Bird unveiled its propane stripped chassis at ACT Expo, which provides fleets with more fuel and chassis options than they’ve had before. Our partnership brought sustainable clean transportation options to the school bus industry 13 years ago, and now, through this new offering, we’re providing even more options for last-mile and middle-mile delivery organizations.
With more than three billion miles accumulated on our technology across more than 2,500 school districts, ROUSH CleanTech and Blue Bird will continue to innovate and bring clean, prudent and cost-effective solutions with industry-leading total cost of ownership (TCO).
Todd Mouw is executive vice president of ROUSH CleanTech, an industry leader of advanced clean vehicle technology. Mouw has more than two decades of experience in the automotive and high-tech industries. As former president of the NTEA Green Truck Association, Mouw helped set standards in the green trucking industry. To learn more, visit ROUSHcleantech.com.