Sustainability

NACFE sees ‘messy middle’ ahead of zero-emission freight

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Electric powertrains are going to dominate the market in the long run, but there will be a “messy middle” until full electrification of trucks, a…

Volvo Group invests in U.S. venture capital fund

GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Volvo Group Venture Capital has invested in Autotech Ventures, a U.S. venture capital fund focusing on startups in the $3-trillion ground transportation sector. Autotech Ventures currently…

Engines over 10L will dominate Class 8 market; ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Engines over 10L are projected to account for…

BYD names Aaron Gillmore VP of truck division

Aaron Gillmore LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has named former Tesla executive Aaron Gillmore vice-president of truck business. In his new role, Gillmore will oversee…

Time for Quebec politicians to rethink pipeline?

There’s an elephant in the room of the politicians involved in the Paris Accord. But first, here in Canada… In this report, I will go with the position that the…

Anheuser-Busch makes zero-emissions beer run

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…

Nikola develops new battery technology

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nikola says it has developed the first battery to remove binder material and current collectors, reducing costs by 50% and doubling range when compared to lithium-ion. It…

WBF celebrates two successful years of its Class 1 training program

EDMONTON, Alta. – Two years after launching its Class 1 driver training program, Women Building Futures (WBF) marked the occasion with a celebration this past October. Several alumni attended…

Chevron unveils a lubricants ‘game changer’

RICHMOND, Calif. – It has been more than 15 years in the making. And, on  Tuesday, Chevron Products Co. took the wrap off Delo 600 ADF heavy-duty engine oil…

Hyundai showcases hydrogen fuel cell concept truck

The company also demonstrates nitrogen-fueled, eco-friendly refrigerated trailer

UofT study: Trucks pollute disproportionately

TORONTO, Ont. – A major study released Wednesday suggests that large trucks contribute disproportionately to emissions on Canada’s roads. The Near-Road Air Pollution Pilot Study was conducted by the…

OTA praises Ontario move to enforce emissions rules

Stephen Laskowski TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association said Tuesday changes to the commercial vehicle program within the Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan (MOEP) will make the province the leader…

Ontario streamlines LCV Program

Prabmeet Sarkaria TORONTO, Ont. — The government has announced three key enhancements to Ontario’s Long Combination Vehicle Program, which supports the efficient movement of goods across the province and…

CNG truck retail sales rise 27%  

Steve Tam COLUMBUS, Ind. – U.S. and Canadian Class 8 natural gas truck retail sales jumped 27% in the first eight months of 2019, according to Alternative Fuels Quarterly,…

Aye, aye Captain, forget the torpedoes hit the rocks ahead!

One thing I garnered, or a better word to use would be, “guessed” from this past election pose-a-rama, was that none of the leaders – and I use that term…