Freightliner unveils new Cascadia Evolution; promises 7% fuel savings

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Freightliner has introduced a new version of its flagship Cascadia, which it claims will provide 5% better fuel economy than today’s model, even when equipped with all the latest aerodynamic fairings introduced earlier...

Feds to test heavy-duty truck technologies

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The feds have announced the continuation of a program that will assess the performance of clean vehicle technologies on light- and heavy-duty vehicles.

BCTA wary AirCare program phase-out will shift emissions focus to trucking

LANGLEY, B.C. -- The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) says the Ministry of Environment’s decision to end its AirCare program for passenger cars and light trucks in the Lower Mainland shouldn’t cause heavy-duty trucks to...

Stiffer pavements could reduce vehicle fuel consumption by 3%: study

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- A recently released MIT study shows that using stiffer pavements on US roads could reduce vehicle fuel consumption by as much as 3%. Officials say the resulting savings could add up to 273 million barrels of crude oil per...

Volvo Trucks unveils “Blue Power” natural gas strategy for North America

MIAMI, Fla. -- Volvo Trucks has announced it will launch its own 13-liter liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine for the North American market in 2014, claiming “significant” fuel efficiency gains compared with current natural gas...

Westport upgrades 15-L LNG engine

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Westport Innovations says it has improved the performance of its flagship HD15L LNG engine.

Ontario close to completing draft of goods movement strategy

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Ontario expects to have a draft of its Ontario Goods Movement Strategy ready in June and hopes to release it s final strategy and action plan by the fall, a high ranking official within the Ministry of Transportation told...

Volvo truck breaks records as world’s fastest hybrid

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Proving hybrid technology doesn’t have to sacrifice power and speed, a Volvo truck – called the Mean Green – has broken its own records as the world’s fastest hybrid truck. The hybrid set new world...

Expect a quantum shift in fuel efficiency and emissions: Manitoba transport minister

WINNIPEG, Man. – Regulation is absolutely critical to dealing with reducing greenhouse gas emissions and past successes in dealing with dire environmental situations show that regulation can make a difference, Steve Ashton Manitoba...

Mack hosts driving skills challenge at Waste Expo

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Visitors to Waste Expo 2012 today and tomorrow will have the chance to showcase their skills at the Mack Driving Skills Safety Challenge. The competition allows drivers to show off their abilities to safely operate a Mack...

Industry stakeholders bend government’s ear on plans for GHG emissions regs

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Ottawa has encouraged industry feedback on its proposed legislation mirroring the US mandate to reduce heavy duty truck GHG emissions and government officials got an earful here today at a conference hosted by the University...

Heavy Duty Vehicle GHG Emissions conference starts Monday

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI) is hosting the “Heavy Duty Vehicle GHG Emissions and Fuel Efficiency in Canada,” Conference, in Winnipeg, Man.,  on April 30th –May 1st, 2012 at the...

Conference Board of Canada report sees benefits in transitioning heavy vehicles to natural gas

OTTAWA, Ont. -- A new Conference Board of Canada report, issued today, suggests natural gas is a viable fuel for he trucking industry, despite higher up-front costs to install the necessary technology.

Volvo expands XE powertrain offerings; develops LCV spec’

TORONTO, Ont. -- Volvo Trucks has expanded its XE (exceptional efficiency) powertrain package to include two new 16-litre offerings, including one aimed at long combination vehicle (LCV) applications.

Fontaine says Revolution flatbeds improve fuel economy up to 3%

JASPER, Ala. -- Fontaine Trailer says its new Revolution flatbed and dropdeck trailers are delivering fuel savings of up to 3% in fleet operations.