Equipment Emissions tampering enforcement ramps up in Ontario February 28, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has deployed its Vehicle Emissions Enforcement Unit to target trucks and shops that bypass emissions rules, and a…
Sustainability Mack leading the charge with electric LR January 9, 2020 ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Mack Trucks has taken the wraps off the industry’s first fully-electric refuse truck to be put into service, a Mack LR Electric, which will soon be deployed by the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY).
Regulations Ontario bolsters fight against emissions ‘delete kits’ December 30, 2019 One of the notices published by the ministry. TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario is taking action to reduce smog-causing pollutants by targeting the use of emissions-control “delete kits” in the…
Sustainability Anheuser-Busch makes zero-emissions beer run November 22, 2019 ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Anheuser-Busch, in partnership with Nikola Motor Company and BYD Motors, completed their first ever ‘Zero-Emission Beer Delivery’ in the company’s hometown of St. Louis — utilizing…
Regulations Cheating doesn’t pay… anymore November 14, 2019 Cheating, in life and in business, shouldn’t pay. But for too long in trucking it has. There are signs, however, that this could be about to change. Those who abuse…
Equipment Orange EV expands manufacturing capabilities November 4, 2019 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Orange EV, a manufacturer of fully-electric Class 8 trucks, announced it is moving to a manufacturing facility with five times the production capacity it has today.
Equipment Gliders run past emissions-stricken rigs September 16, 2019 Jeff Battler, manager at 12Ga Customs. MILLGROVE, Ont. — They came in gleaming red, purple and black. They had their own displaying area at the Great Canadian…
Regulations Ontario to tighten emissions testing for trucks August 27, 2019 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…
Sustainability Ontario to crack down on emissions system tampering July 31, 2019 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…
Regulations Manitoba gets funding to help curb heavy-duty vehicle emissions June 10, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitoba will receive a federal investment of up to $5.9 million to help improve the fuel efficiency of heavy-duty vehicles, matching a provincial contribution toward the efficient…
Transportation Carbon tax funds to be available for green truck technology June 3, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Revenue from the national carbon pricing system – sometimes referred to as the carbon tax – will be available to support fleets that invest in environmentally…
Regulations Industry needs more drastic changes to curb emissions May 28, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Andrew Tam of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation said heavy-duty diesel vehicles are lagging behind light-duty gasoline-powered vehicles when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Sustainability UPS makes history with largest commitment to renewable natural gas May 28, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – While electrification has stolen the limelight in recent months, UPS has announced it’s still going big on natural gas, placing the largest order for renewable natural gas…
Equipment Driving hybrid-electric, fully-electric trucks in Atlanta March 18, 2019 Taking Hyliion hybrid-electric with e-axle, and Pete 220 with Dana turnkey electric system on the road
Equipment Natural gas truck sales down in 2018 January 28, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – U.S. and Canadian natural gas Class 8 retail sales rose 13% in 2017, but slid 23% year-to-date through November 2018, according to a quarterly report from ACT…
