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Sustainability
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Utility Trailer’s green initiatives pay off
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. says its green initiatives have helped reduce overall waste and emissions. The manufacturer of refrigerated trailers, dry freight vans and flatbeds said Tuesday that a third-party sustainability study had found improvements…
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Dana acquires Quebec-based electric drivetrain developer
MONTREAL, Que. – Dana has expanded its e-mobility business with the acquisition of Quebec-based Nordresa Motors. Nordresa focuses on integration and application engineering for the development and commercialization of electric powertrains for commercial vehicles. Dana says the acquisition will enhances…
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Ontario to tighten emissions testing for trucks
TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario will soon announce a re-designed emissions testing program for heavy-duty diesel vehicles, a government source has told Truck News. The program, to be announced this fall, will focus on improving testing. It will also include new…
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Benefits of fuel-efficient driving can’t be denied
Earning a living doing what I love to do means burning 1,200 to 1,500 liters of diesel per week. Those actions pose a direct existential threat to my grandchildren’s future. This is a contradiction I’ve been contemplating for some time.…
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NRCan accepting applications for green funding
OTTAWA, Ont. — Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is now accepting applications for funding under Phase 1 of the Green Freight Assessment Program. Applications will be evaluated on a first-come first-serve basis, the federal agency said on its website. Successful applicants…
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Nikola Motor receives $1.7M DOE grant
PHOENIX, Ariz. — The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded Nikola Motor Co. a $1.7-million grant to advance its research into fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (MEA), Nikola said Wednesday. The grant is funded by the department’s Energy Efficiency and…
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Jacobs and Tula announce partnership
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. – Jacobs Vehicle Systems is teaming up with Tula Technology to further develop cylinder deactivation (CDA) technologies, which reduce engine fuel consumption and emissions. The CDA system, introduced last year, disables engine valves in selected cylinders, allowing a…
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Ontario to crack down on emissions system tampering
TORONTO, Ont. – Truckers who have tampered with their emissions system could have their plates seized in Ontario, no matter where their truck is domiciled. That’s due to changes made by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), which…
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NACFE urges fleets to invest in idle-reduction technologies
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The organization dedicated to improving freight efficiency in North America is urging fleets to invest in idle-reduction technologies to attract and retain drivers. The recommendation was contained in the latest Confidence Report, released Tuesday by the…
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Volvo Group, Samsung SDI to develop batteries for electric trucks
GOTHENBERG, Sweden – The Volvo Group and South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI have entered into a strategic alliance to develop battery packs for the Swedish company’s electric trucks, it was announced Thursday. Under the deal, Samsung SDI will provide…
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A million impressions
Truck and trailer graphics offer an effective marketing medium
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Vision, Enbridge team up to promote CNG trucks
TORONTO, Ont. – Vision Truck Group and Enbridge Gas are teaming up to rent natural gas vehicles, offering businesses a chance to test drive the technology without shouldering the premium purchase cost. The equipment will be available for the same…
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Why all the hate for Canadian crude?
I spent two weeks out of the country only to return to the same gunfight at the OK Corral, but things are far from OK, in fact they seem worse. Sure, the term gunfight is a political metaphor, but the…
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New Wabco unit to focus on improving efficiencies
BERN, Switzerland – Wabco Holdings has established a new fleet solutions division, which will focus on improving safety and environmental efficiencies, the company announced Monday. The unit will combine both advanced digital solutions and best-in-class services under one roof, it…
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Shunt trucks: Fuel of the future
While the technology is in its infancy, electric shunt trucks are gaining traction
