Daimler, Volvo shed light on new fuel cell joint venture preview image Equipment Daimler, Volvo shed light on new fuel cell joint venture April 21, 2020 NABERN, Germany – Longtime truck-making rivals Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group announced the formation of a joint venture this morning, which will see them jointly develop hydrogen fuel cells…
New Daimler-Volvo venture to produce fuel cells in Canada preview image Transportation New Daimler-Volvo venture to produce fuel cells in Canada April 21, 2020 GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group have signed a preliminary agreement to establish a new joint venture for large-scale production of hydrogen fuel cells, the two companies…
IFTA relief available in Ontario preview image Business Management IFTA relief available in Ontario April 1, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has received clarity from the provincial Ministry of Finance on who qualifies for recently announced International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) relief measures.
Loop Energy secures more funding from Cummins preview image Sustainability Loop Energy secures more funding from Cummins March 24, 2020 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Cummins has announced an increased investment in Loop Energy, a Canadian producer of fuel cell electric range extenders for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Cummins made an initial…
Mgmt Best Practices Manitoba launches trucking efficiency program March 6, 2020 WINNIPEG, Man. – Applications are now being accepted for Manitoba’s Efficient Trucking Program. The program looks at proposals that will provide rebates for eligible applicants that support retrofits in the…
Trudeau visits Lion Electric, calls electric vehicles ‘economy of the future’ preview image Sustainability Trudeau visits Lion Electric, calls electric vehicles ‘economy of the future’ March 5, 2020 Lion Electric president Marc Bedard (left) discusses electric vehicles with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and MP Stépahne Lauzon. SAINT-JEROME, Que. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a point of demonstrating…
Cummins Westport natural gas engines meet low-NOx standards preview image Equipment Cummins Westport natural gas engines meet low-NOx standards March 5, 2020 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Cummins’ commitment to deliver sustainable products and lower NOx emissions continues with certification of the Cummins Westport B6.7N natural gas engine. It recently received certifications from…
Nikola to go public by merging with VectoIQ preview image Sustainability Nikola to go public by merging with VectoIQ March 3, 2020 PHOENIX, Ariz. — Nikola, a developer of electric trucks, is merging with VectoIQ Acquisition and will be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol NKLA.
Emissions tampering enforcement ramps up in Ontario preview image Equipment Emissions tampering enforcement ramps up in Ontario February 28, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has deployed its Vehicle Emissions Enforcement Unit to target trucks and shops that bypass emissions rules, and a…
Canada further delays trailer GHG rule, as U.S. legal challenges continue preview image Transportation Canada further delays trailer GHG rule, as U.S. legal challenges continue February 26, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada will further delay a coming round of trailer-related GHG regulations by up to one more year, as a legal challenge continues around similar rules in…
Jacobs proves cylinder deactivation slashes NOx, saves fuel preview image Transportation Jacobs proves cylinder deactivation slashes NOx, saves fuel February 25, 2020 ATLANTA, Ga. — Jacobs Vehicle Systems has completed testing to quantify the fuel savings and emissions benefits of Jacobs’ Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) technology. Test results showed that CDA reduced…
Electric vehicle research takes a regional focus preview image Transportation Electric vehicle research takes a regional focus February 23, 2020 ATLANTA, Ga. – Upcoming North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) research into electric trucks will focus on regional trucking operations, which are expected to be among the earliest…
NOx emissions rules to tap into Canadian research preview image Transportation NOx emissions rules to tap into Canadian research February 18, 2020 Previous Canadian research into fuel efficiency has focused on factors such as aerodynamics. (File photo) OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada largely adopts vehicle emissions standards established in the U.S., but a…
Hydro One, OPG launch e-vehicle charging network preview image Regulations Hydro One, OPG launch e-vehicle charging network February 14, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — Hydro One and Ontario Power Generation have announced the launch of a new company, which will create the province’s most connected electric vehicle fast-charger network.
Volvo’s electric trucks drive into the spotLIGHTS preview image Equipment Volvo’s electric trucks drive into the spotLIGHTS February 12, 2020 Low-Impact Green Heavy Transport Solution (LIGHTS) project brings Volvo’s electric truck vision to life
