Sustainability

DTNA begins taking orders for electric trucks

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is now taking orders for its Freightliner eCascadia and eM2. “From reveal of proof of concept in 2018, to a demonstration fleet that’s in the…

Two Canadian fleets to participate in Run on Less Electric

Two Canadian fleets will be participating in the North America Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) Run on Less Electric demonstration this fall. Purolator will take part with its Motiv-powered Ford…

Quebec dealer electrifies Western Star mine truck

Since CBC Eastern Townships reported on his all-electric mining truck in mid-March, Jean-Marc Tardif has been overwhelmed with requests for information on his unique project.  The president of Tardif Diesel,…

Purolator deploys electric trucks, cargo bikes in Vancouver

Purolator has deployed electric delivery trucks and cargo bikes in Vancouver, claiming to be the first national courier to deploy fully electric delivery vehicles. The 18-foot delivery trucks are Ford…

Supreme Court backs federal carbon tax

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Canada’s national carbon pricing is constitutional, dealing a blow to several provinces that had mounted a challenge against the so-called “carbon tax”.

Tico partners with Cummins, Volvo Penta on electric terminal tractor

Terminal tractor manufacturer Tico has partnered with Volvo Penta and Cummins to bring an electric terminal truck to the North American market. “Tico has a proven record of being on…

Pursuing a zero-emissions future

Shell has an ambitious plan to become a zero-emissions energy business by 2050. Selda Gunsel, vice-president of global commercial fuels technologies with Shell Lubricants outlined the roadmap to that eventuality…

Lion Electric lands largest order with Pride Group

Pride Group Enterprises has placed an order for 100 trucks from Lion Electric, representing the OEM’s largest ever truck order. The Lion6 and Lion8 trucks will be delivered this year…

Peterbilt launches electric vehicle cost calculator

Peterbilt has developed a new electric vehicle operating cost calculator for customers considering electrifying their fleets. It’s available at Peterbilt.com and helps customers evaluate the total cost of ownership for…

Volvo VNR Electric qualifies for incentives in B.C., Quebec

Volvo Trucks North America says its commercially available VNR Electric qualifies for incentives across North America, including in B.C. and Quebec. “Funding and incentives are an important part of the…

Lion Electric partners with Geotab to develop LionBeat telematics

Lion Electric announced it has worked with Geotab to develop LionBeat Advanced EV Telematics, a telematics suite aimed at optimizing all aspects of electric fleet operations. The LionBeat system is…

Carbon pricing to cost Canadian truckers $538 million in 2021, CTA says

Canada’s largest trucking association continues to push against carbon pricing, citing a lack of “meaningful environmental changes” that result. In letters to multiple ministers, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has…

Government support needed to eliminate transport emissions: Cummins

The government has a role to play in paving the way to zero-emissions transportation and ensuring the U.S. is a global leader in hydrogen fuel cell technologies. That was a…

Lion Electric to build battery plant in Quebec

Lion Electric announced it will build a battery manufacturing plant and innovation center in Quebec. The exact location hasn’t yet been announced, but the company says it will break ground…

Penske SVP sees long path for electric trucks

Interest in electric trucks continues to grow, but Penske’s Paul Rosa believes the journey to zero emissions will be a long one. “Adoption will take longer than expected,” the senior…