Saskatchewan summit offers zero emissions education
Jan 16, 2023
Participants received information and a close-up view of how they can move toward achieving net-zero emissions during the Pathways to Zero Emissions Summit organized by the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) in Regina on Jan. 11.
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STA executive director Susan Ewart highlighted the importance of the transport industry and the move toward lowering GHG emissions, according to a news release.
University of Calgary’s Dr. David Layzell, the event moderator, presented about The Transition Accelerator – a pan-Canadian organization that works to identify and advance viable pathways to Canada’s 2050 climate targets.
Participants heard from suppliers of low-emission technology, including Cummins, which discussed powertrains including those that run on hydrogen. Clean Energy provided information on its natural gas option, VEXSL and Hydra presented on their hydrogen/diesel option, and Diesel Tech Industries (DTI) offered a glimpse into its hybrid technology.
Bison Transport shared a presentation on their study conducted with battery-electric heavy-duty equipment.
Transport Canada informed participants about the iMHZEV incentive program and the funding available to purchasers of zero-emission equipment. Natural Resources Canada presented on the Green Freight Program, which offers funding that can be utilized toward fleet energy assessments and tractor-trailer retrofits.
An infrastructure panel discussion included stakeholders from SaskPower, Clean Energy, and VEXSL; while the hardware panel discussion included delegates from Mack, Peterbilt, Cummins, VEXSL, and Volvo.
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