Fuel/Emissions

Canada ranks 44th in global list of congested roads

Sure, the traffic’s bad. But it could be worse. A lot worse. In a worldwide context, Canada has actually been ranked among the least car-congested countries in the world. A…

The 3 Main Factors That Affect Fleet Fuel Efficiency

It’s no secret that, behind driver salaries and benefits, fuel is the second-largest cost associated with operating a tractor trailer.1 This means that a commercial truck can easily consume more…

Eaton meets emission limits with cylinder deactivation demo

Eaton’s Vehicle Group says it has been able to meet future emissions requirements using cylinder deactivation (CDA), in a demonstration that involved a close-coupled selective catalytic reduction aftertreatment system –…

No motor means no emissions standards, court says in trailer ruling

A U.S. court has dealt a blow to plans that would apply greenhouse gas limits and fuel-efficiency standards to heavy-duty trailers. Under a proposed rule, manufacturers would have been required…

Legault bets on Quebec-designed electric trucks

Lion Electric president Marc Bedard said at the unveiling of his company’s financial results on November 10 that he wanted to “maintain the advantage of being the first in the…

Ballard buys European fuel cell installer

Ballard Power Systems has purchased a UK-based installer of hydrogen fuel cell systems. Arcola Energy is a systems engineering company specializing in the installation of fuel cells in trucks, buses…

Lion Electric’s order book swells, but supply chain challenges limit production

Lion Electric delivered another 40 vehicles in the third quarter, and earned revenue of $11.9 million – a $9.3 million jump from the same quarter a year ago. The Quebec-based…

SuperTruck 3 projects to focus on zero-emission trucks

Five OEMs will receive a collective US$127 million to push the limits of emissions-slashing trucks under the third installment of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SuperTruck program. “DOE [the…

Natural gas truck sales get a boost

Class 8 natural gas retail sales rose 24% so far this year in the U.S. and Canada, according to the ACT Alternative Fuels Quarterly report. However, the industry analyst notes…

Purolator slashes emissions

Purolator has slashed its emissions by 8% per package, the company announced in its 2020 Sustainability Report. “The onset of Covid-19 reinforced our essential role in the daily lives of…

Hydra Energy gets first paying customer for hydrogen retrofit

Hydra Energy has secured its first paying customer for a reversible hydrogen retrofit kit, following three years and 200,000 kilometers of testing. Prince George, B.C.-based Lodgewood Enterprises has taken delivery…

Feds explore emissions, trailer upgrades

Many day-to-day trucking regulations are anchored in provincial rules, but the federal government is in the midst of several initiatives that apply to emissions, trailer skirts, long combination vehicles, and…

Gardewine Group receives grant to deploy electric shunt truck

Gardewine Group will receive a $150,000 grant from the Manitoba government to support the purchase of a heavy-duty electric shunt truck, along with the associated electrical infrastructure and operational testing.

Cummins to offer 15L natural gas engine

Cummins is bringing back to the North American market a 15-liter natural gas engine. It says the move is part of a broader strategy to develop low- and zero-emissions engines…

Nikola partners with TC Energy on hydrogen

Nikola Corporation will partner with Alberta-headquartered TC Energy Corporation to develop, build, operate and own hydrogen production hubs in the U.S. and Canada – focusing on key geographic locations to…