Sustainability

Vision of green transportation faces business challenges

Businesses around the world are investing evermore into sustainable transportation strategies, but there are clearly barriers to overcome. The higher cost of going green may be one of the biggest…

Debate over progress vs. perfection in journey to net-zero emissions

The journey to achieving net-zero transportation emissions by 2050 has begun, but panelists during the 2021 Movin’On Summit disagree whether the journey needs to rely on gradual progress or massive…

Lion breaks ground at battery plant and innovation center

The YMX International Aerocity in Mirabel, Que., will be home to Lion Electric’s battery manufacturing plant and innovation center. A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held at the site, which is…

Michelin unveils vision of sustainable tires — and wind-powered cargo ships

Michelin is highlighting two sustainable innovations during the annual Movin’On Summit, unveiling the prototype for a sustainable tire and even a new generation of sails for merchant ships. The prototype…

Global CEOs come together at Movin’On sustainability summit

The 2021 edition of the Movin’On Summit on sustainable mobility opened Tuesday morning, promising four days of “inspirational and interactive ‘phygital’ programming” The global event, traditionally hosted in Montreal, is…

Canada delays GHG rules for trailers to 2022

Environment and Climate Change Canada has once again delayed the rollout of emissions rules that would affect trailers, pushing related greenhouse gas (GHG) standards to May 3, 2022. The interim…

Manitoba fleets eligible for more rebates

Manitoba fleets can once again apply for rebates on fuel-saving technologies and retrofits through the Efficient Trucking Program. “We continue to work toward the goal of GHG reduction and the…

Stand-alone Daimler Trucks to focus on zero-emission future

Daimler Trucks is gradually turning away from internal combustion engines (ICE) as it prepares for a changing future — one that will involve battery-electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells, and life…

Lion Electric releases first quarterly results, has 817 vehicles on order

Lion Electric posted a US$1.8-million loss in its first quarterly earnings report as a publicly-traded company, but announced it has 817 electric vehicles on its order books, including 209 trucks…

B.C. introduces weight allowances for battery-electric trucks and fuel cells

British Columbia is offsetting some of the heavier weights associated with battery-electric trucks and equipment that runs on fuel cells. A 1,500 kg weight allowance is being introduced for full-sized…

Bridging the gap to electrification

Developments in recent months have brought some clarity to what the future of zero emissions truck transportation will look like. The paths forged by truck manufacturers – incumbents and start-ups,…

The journey to zero emissions transport won’t be fast or easy

The electrification of the commercial vehicle industry is coming, but it will take time and several hurdles will have to be overcome for it to become beneficial for fleets. Paul…

Shedding pounds for payload

Some truck and trailer components, when removed from the vehicle or replaced with lighter-weight alternatives, can be worth their weight in gold. That is, if they can be removed without…

Volvo sees a greener future in hydrogen fuel cells

Volvo Group chief technology officer Lars Stenqvist clearly sees a future in fuel-cell-electric vehicles – a generation of trucks that will draw their power from hydrogen. But it would be…

Losses mount for Nikola

Nikola posted a Q1 net loss of US$120.22 million but says it remains on pace to achieve certain milestones later this year, including starting of trial production in Ulm, Germany,…