Canada falling behind on zero-emission commercial vehicle transition: report

Canada is falling behind its global peers in the shift to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, a recent report from Clean Energy Canada says. While countries like the U.S. and those in…

‘Stackable capacity,’ more intermodal and going green all part of Schneider’s strategy

Rather than chase freight rates to the bottom, Schneider National is focused on transforming its operations to move more freight intermodally and “stacking capacity” through various services. That according to…

Volvo Trucks ramps up use of low-CO2-emission steel

Volvo Trucks is increasing the use of low-CO2-emission steel in its production, with plans to integrate the material into tens of thousands of trucks starting next year. This steel, is…

The road to zero-emission transport will be bumpy, panelists agree

Even the most enthusiastic advocates for decarbonizing the trucking industry acknowledged there are many challenges in doing so. “We believe long-term, in the future goods will be moved using Class…

Journey to zero-emissions must be done “at the speed of right”: DTNA’s Carson

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) supports the move to zero-emission vehicles, but getting there must be done “at the speed of right.” That turn of phrase, coined by DTNA, was…

Cummins updates X15 for 2027 emissions regulations

Cummins’ new X15 diesel engine is ready to take on EPA’s crazy-stringent 2027 emissions regulations. The company says the engine not only meets the emissions requirements, it’s also lighter and…

New Way, Hyzon to test hydrogen fuel cell refuse truck in Edmonton

Nearly every sector on the heavy-duty side of trucking faces significant obstacles to decarbonization. Transitioning from diesel to electric involves substantial changes to established operating practices. Reduced payloads, shorter runs,…

Volvo’s European electric trucks to achieve 600-km range

Volvo claims to have extended the range of its European battery-electric truck to 600 km on a single charge. Its new FH Electric, sold in Europe, will allow fleets to…

InductEV, EO Charging team up to boost wireless charging for fleets

High-power wireless charging solutions provider InductEV and EO Charging, provider of electric vehicle charging for depot-based fleets, have entered into a partnership to potentially integrate InductEV’s inductive wireless charging technology…

GM’s BrightDrop electric commercial van to be Chevrolet-branded

General Motors has announced it will shift its made-in-Canada electric commercial van, the BrightDrop, into its Chevrolet lineup. The Chevrolet BrightDrop walk-in van will expand the Chevrolet EV portfolio and…

Cleo providing Quebec charging infrastructure for Purolator

Cleo has been tapped to deploy electric charging infrastructure for Purolator’s fleet in Montreal and Laval, Que. The company says it will provide turnkey service, conducting the design, installation, commission…

HTEC celebrates 20th anniversary

B.C.-based hydrogen technology provider HTEC is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Founded in 2004 in North Vancouver, HTEC has contributed to developing and operating hydrogen energy solutions across North America, particularly…

Canada invests in mobile hydrogen distribution technology

The Canadian government is investing $590,223 to advance mobile hydrogen distribution technology in B.C. The funding, part of a broader $9.14 million investment announced by Jonathan Wilkinson, minister of energy…

Zero In on…Emterra Goes Electric

  July 16, 2024, marked a significant milestone for both waste management fleet, Emterra Environmental and supplier Mack Trucks. For Mack, its largest ever single order of electric trucks…

NACFE’s 2025 Run on Less to focus on decarbonizing Class 8 longhaul trucks

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) announced the launch of its fifth Run on Less event, Run on Less — Messy Middle, which will take place in September…