Frequently Asked Questions
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- What is the trucking industries impact on Canada's greenhouse gas emissions?
- How much fuel is consumed by the trucking industy?
- What sort of impact would implementing best practices have on the trucking industy?
- What effect does speed have on fuel economy?
- What are the current levels of awareness in the trucking industry regarding best practices?
- Why is it important to maximize fuel efficiencies?
- When does the Alberta Environment and AMTA Rebate End?
Alberta freight accounts for about 23% of Canada’s freight transport sector greenhouse gas emissions.
Alberta freight moved by light, medium and heavy duty diesel trucks consumes about 5 billion litres of diesel every year.
A 5% increase in fuel efficiency in Alberta’s freight transport industry would create a CO2e reduction of over 640 kilotonnes. That’s equivalent to taking 130,000 cars off the road.
While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), fuel economy usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 90 km. per hour.
In 2006, the Alberta Motor Transport Greenhouse Gas Coordinating Committee (AGCC) conducted a survey of AMTA member commercial carriers to gauge the level of awareness and uptake of greenhouse gas reduction (energy efficiency). A total of 30 companies responded. Some of the results have are summarized below.
• 90% of fleets reported having polices for pre and post trip inspection, scheduled maintenance and speed limiting.
• 40% reported polices for accelerated replacement of old equipment, environmental procurement policies, or alternative fuel policies.
• 17% of respondents reported using cash incentives to encourage fuel reduction.
• 25% of fleets reported using punitive measures to enforce fuel reduction activities.
• 35% reported not having considered implementing a speed limitation policy.
• 40% of respondents reported using no fuel efficiency training and awareness programs.
• 70% or respondents reported monitoring tire pressure for fuel efficiency purposes; and 45% reported monitoring trailer wheel alignment for fuel efficiency purposes.
Organizations that rely on trucking companies realize that reducing green house gas emissions is a corporate responsibility. They are increasingly integrating this policy into their supply chain strategy and expect carriers to be involved with reducing their own carbon footprint. Fuel is a major operating expense for trucking companies and owner operators. Reducing fuel consumption curbs greenhouse gas emissions and equates to cost reduction, increased profits, and market competiveness.
All equipment and devices must be purchased prior to December 31, 2011. To apply or receive more information concerning the rebate program visit Climate Change Central at www.trucksoftomorrow.com.