Federal budget spending big on zero-emission vehicles

Canada’s federal government will invest $780.9 million into medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) over the next five years, under commitments unveiled in the 2022 federal budget. “Businesses across Canada…

Electric vehicle awareness projects receive federal funds

Natural Resources Canada is investing more than $450,000 into two organizations to support awareness about zero-emission vehicles – and some of it will focus on medium-duty equipment. Electric Autonomy Canada…

Hydro One’s heavy-duty truck charging pilot included in new EV funds

The federal government is investing $12.7 million into electric vehicle charging initiatives, including a Hydro One project that directly affects heavy-duty trucks. Ontario’s largest electricity distributor will receive $4.95 million…

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…

Trucking falling short of GHG targets

OTTAWA, Ont. – Evolving trucks are reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but the Conference Board of Canada believes the industry will still fall short of a 2030 target to reduce emissions…

FleetSmart handbook to help fleets create incentive programs for fuel-efficient driving

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Natural Resources Canada’s FleetSmart program has released a handbook designed to help fleets create incentive programs that promote fuel-efficient driving. The handbook, titled Driving for Fuel Economy - An Incentive...

the long term view

Seeking to take advantage of a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) of between 25 and 30% compared to diesel, Groupe Robert is completing negotiations for an order of more than 50 liquid natural gas-fueled (LNG) tractors manufactured by...

The more efficient mile (September 01, 2010)

TORONTO, Ont. - With improved fuel efficiency, so the promise goes, you can reach a better bottom line.

NRCan to host more SmartDriver courses

OTTAWA, Ont. - Natural Resources Canada is once again offering its SmartDriver for Highway Trucking training program to professional drivers across the country. SmartDriver is designed to help truckin...

Natural Resources Canada survey to explore carrier tire-buying habits

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has created a new survey that asks why and how carriers purch...