CICE funds B.C. tech startups focused on decarbonizing transport

The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has announced $7.7 million in funding for 13 climate tech companies that are looking to decarbonize heavy-duty trucking. The investments were…

Labatt expands Quebec fleet with 10 Volvo VNR Electric trucks

Labatt Breweries of Canada has added 10 battery-powered Volvo VNR Electric trucks to its logistics operations in Quebec. The company said in a news release this is the largest single…

Work with industry, not California, on emissions: ATA to truck and engine makers

American Trucking Associations (ATA) president and CEO Chris Spear has written a letter to truck and engine manufacturers, urging them to work with industry on emissions regulations rather than the…

CTA urges feds to remain aligned with U.S. emissions regs

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) responded to recent comments by federal environment minister Steven Guilbeault by warning the feds to “not go it alone” on GHG regulations for heavy-duty trucks.

Volvo Autonomous Solutions outlines path to commercialization

Volvo Autonomous Solutions (VAS) believes it has a clear path to launch and scale up the production of driverless trucks. It has taken a different approach to many of the…

Penske opens solar-powered facility, with more to come

Penske Truck Leasing has opened a solar-powered facility in Channahon, Ill., which will produce about 80% of the facility’s required energy using a solar panel array. It marks Penske’s first…

Clean Carrier participants see significant fuel consumption reductions: BCTA

The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) says the first year of the Clean Carrier Program it administers demonstrated a 35-41% reduction in fuel consumption and related emissions for participants. The program…

Emterra shares early results on its electric refuse collections pilot in Ontario

Emterra Environmental is reporting positive early results from its Ontario electric waste collection vehicle pilot, which launched in December 2023. Running in Brampton and Mississauga, Ont. for a planned 2.5-year…

UPS pushes for carbon neutrality with diversified low-carbon strategies, electrification

UPS has set a target to achieve 100% carbon neutrality by 2050, leveraging a mix of alternative fuels, fleet electrification, and operational efficiencies to meet its sustainability goals. Gordon…

Ontario’s MHDV electrification stalled by high costs, regulatory hurdles, despite high potential: Pembina Institute

Ontario’s push to electrify its medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) sector faces major hurdles, including high infrastructure costs, regulatory red tape, and challenges with electricity rates, according to the Pembina…

Quebec trucking leaders say economy is top concern

Isaac Instruments brought the leaders of two of Quebec’s largest trucking companies, Karine Goyette, co-president of C.A.T. Transport, and Eric Gignac, chief executive officer of Groupe Guilbault, together on stage…

Two B.C. men charged with smuggling emissions defeat devices into U.S.

Two men from British Columbia are among four accused of conspiring to smuggle illegal devices to override emission controls on trucks from Canada into the U.S. and selling them online…

Lion losses widen

Lion Electric posted a third quarter net loss of $33.9 million (all figures US) as revenue slipped $49.7 million year over year. The fledgling Canadian electric truck maker delivered 89…

ITD installs high-end A400 ABB E-mobility charger

ITD Industries last week celebrated the commissioning of what it claims is the first A400 all-in-one charger in North America. The ABB E-mobility A400 charger sets a new standard in…

eCascadia delivering components to DTNA’s Detroit plant

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) continues to electrify the delivery of components between its off-site warehouses and factories. A Freightliner eCascadia is now being used to deliver components to the…