Environment Canada delays rollout of GHG rules for trailers

The Phase 2 GHG standards would include a focus on trailers, requiring enhancements such as side guards to help reduce greenhouse gases. OTTAWA, Ont. – Environment Canada will delay the…

Run on Less Regional fleets named

ATLANTA, Ga. — Ten fleets will participate in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) Run on Less Regional program later this year, but none from Canada. Participating fleets…

Will truck platooning save fuel in the real world?

TORONTO, Ont. -- Tailgating tends to be discouraged. Just don’t tell those who research the benefits of platooning. In the ongoing search for better fuel economy, engineers have found ways to connect tractor-trailers through electronic handshakes, automatically maintaining tight following distances that improve aerodynamic drag. Will it work in the real world?

Manitoba gets funding to help curb heavy-duty vehicle emissions

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…

Suppliers, governments and banks grapple with climate change questions

Oil suppliers, automakers, bankers, and politicians are all exploring how climate change will steer business strategies, a Movin’On panel showed. MONTREAL, Que. – Striking a balance between financial goals and…

Michelin to test Einride autonomous vehicles

MONTREAL, Que. – Michelin will soon begin testing prototypes of Swedish-made Einride autonomous vehicles at its facility in Clermont-Ferrand, France. The T-Pod, an electric vehicle with no space for…

Airless tires, autonomous tech, and future of mobility at Movin’On

MONTREAL, Que. – The annual Movin’On Summit is a free-flowing think tank of sorts, sharing ideas about sustainable transportation against a backdrop that looks something like the setting for a post-apocalyptic movie. Maybe the exhibit at a modern art museum.

Carbon tax funds to be available for green truck technology

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…

Germany experimenting with eHighway for electric trucks

LEIPZIG, Germany – Early efforts to electrify trucks have largely involved plugging into charging stations or filling fuel cells with hydrogen. But a Siemens-developed initiative in Germany seems to have more in common with a street car, drawing energy from overhead wires.

Industry needs more drastic changes to curb emissions

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.

UPS makes history with largest commitment to renewable natural gas

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…

Bison Transport mock debate takes more serious tone

VANCOUVER, B.C. – The 24th annual Bison Transport Debate saw a panel of participants argue for and against a resolution that more oil pipelines should be built in Canada. The…

Breaking 11 mpg on an ‘Epiq’ test drive

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It's easy to get excited and stay excited about fuel economy when you can see positive change coming from your efforts. When I saw the numbers creeping up into the 10s on a recent test drive in a Peterbilt 579 EPIQ, I started pushing for 11. And it worked.

Ontario reworking emissions tests for trucks

TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario continues to rework its emissions testing program for heavy-duty vehicles following a decision to cancel Drive Clean tests on light-duty models. Environment Minister Rod Phillips promises it will come "in the near future".

Boost driver performance with in-cab coaching systems

TORONTO, Ont. -- Truck driver actions play a significant role when it comes to boosting fuel economy, and today's in-truck coaching tools can ensure they make the best decisions. The insights also go well beyond MPG alone.