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Plug-in hybrids: Friend and foe in Canada’s climate quest
The prevalence of plug-in hybrids in the electric vehicle stock has an important impact on GHG emission trends over time.
Canada applies for the post of World Leader on electric vehicles
A faux interview with the Government of Canada regarding its ambition on transitioning to electric vehicles
A quiet commotion.
The “Run on Less—Electric” showcase of all-electric freight trucks is under way, with 13 companies engaged in real-world deliveries via electric trucks.
Made in North America: Manufacturers invest in zero-emission buses and trucks
An update on sales and manufacturing of heavy-duty vehicles in Canada and the United States.
Five reasons to thank California for doing you a real (heavy-duty) solid
California’s Advanced Clean Trucks regulation will require all manufacturers to sell a minimum number of zero-emission trucks in California.
How Canada can beat the U.S. rollback blues in three easy steps
There are a few actions Canada can take to ensure the continued production of cleaner cars and future-proof its auto manufacturing industry.
Codifying the Canada-California connection
The governments of Canada and California announced a formal agreement to work together to advance clean transportation.
On vehicle efficiency standards, it’s time for Canada to chart its own course
Now that the EPA and NHTSA proposal for revised fuel efficiency standards is out, the full extent of the roll back and the significant implications for Canada are clear
U.S. and Canada: On vehicle emissions compliance and enforcement, two feds are better than one
As both U.S. and Canada work to improve their C&E programs, we applaud their team effort to tackle air quality challenges, encourage them to continue to strengthen this partnership, and hope to see more such regional collaborations around the globe whenever the circumstances allow. Because when it comes to emission control in the highly integrated North American vehicle market, two feds are better than one.
Batteries or fuel cells: Who’s in it for the long haul?
Tesla isn’t the only company betting big on long-haul electric trucks. Some of the others are betting on hydrogen, some on catenary systems. But don’t look yet for an odds-on favorite.
7 + 3 = 10
7 fleets put the U.S. average fuel economy of 6 mpg in their rear-view mirrors long ago. Run on Less was a great way to help to get the word out to the rest of the industry that these results are no fluke. Double-digit mpg numbers for big rigs are here to stay—and it’s only getting better.
Why (Run on) Less is more…
A first-of-its-kind event in which several trucking fleets are showcasing highly efficient tractor-trailers in real-world operations, to culminate at the North American Commercial Vehicle inaugural show in Atlanta in September 2017.