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The Canadian based Lion Electric Company is developing various types of fully electric specialized Class 8 urban trucks, in collaboration with six partners and with a contribution of $5.9 million from the government of Quebec – but expect to see these trucks offered in the U.S. as well.
Mark Buzzell is no stranger to fleet. As the prior president and CEO of Ford of Canada, one of his key responsibilities was managing its Canadian fleet business. Buzzell understands fleet and recognizes its importance to Ford.
Morgan Truck Body and its subsidiary, Morgan Canada Corporation, have acquired Multivans to increase its market share and growth and aims to produce truck bodies that accommodate cargo of varying configurations.
Vancouver-based SPUD is adopting all-electric refrigeration technology that allows the delivery vehicle’s engine to be turned off during stops, which saves fuel and reduces CO2 emissions.
Mack Defense is contracted to deliver more than 1,500 8x8 trucks, as well as an initial five years of in-service support to the Canadian Department of National Defence.
The new trilateral free-trade deal announced on Sept. 30 is allowing North American trucking operations to breathe easy again.
A Mack Anthem model participated in the recent Trucking For a Cure annual truck convoy to raise money in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.
Staff at the City of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, redesigned the chassis on its standard dump trucks, and can now switch a spring/summer asphalt carrier or dust suppression carrier to a winter sand spreader or anti-icer in 20 minutes.
Geotab has acquired FleetCarma, a Canadian telematics company that specializes in the management of electrified vehicles, the telematics provider announced at its Geotab Connect conference in Toronto today.
BC Hydro has adopted FleetWave to meet flexible reporting capabilities, quick and effective analytical means, and access to key performance indicators over the complete lifecycle of vehicles.