Environment
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Environment - June 5, 2011
UPS Testing Plastic Trucks
If you run a fleet of vehicles the size of UPS’, chances are good that you’ll take any chance you can to improve your fuel mileage. After all, with fuel … Full story »
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Environment - May 28, 2011
Nissan Partners With Manitoba to Charge up Leaves
Nissan Canada today announced it’s entering into an agreement with the Government of Manitoba and Manitoba Hydro, to work together to help plan a battery charging network , potentially… Full story »
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Environment - May 9, 2011
Toyota Pays Plant Workers to Build Houses During Parts Shortage
Due to the March 11th earthquake and subsequent nuclear disaster, Toyota’s Texas Tundra plant has been forced to cut back their shifts due to parts shortages. Now closed on Monday … Full story »
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Environment - October 20, 2010
GM and Maplesoft to Collaborate on Electric Vehicle Technologies
A new five-year, $10.5-million partnership between General Motors of Canada, Waterloo-based Maplesoft Inc., and a multidisciplinary research team at the University of Waterloo is tackling the… Full story »
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Environment - October 14, 2010
Stouffville Toyota pursues LEED Gold certification
Brand new Stouffville Toyota dealership a model for sustainable business operationsStouffville Toyota Dealership pursues LEED® Gold certification with systems that minimize energy and… Full story »
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Environment - September 4, 2010
Mazda Prototype Sky-G Engine Increases Economy
A few years ago, when the hybrid bandwagon was heavily overloaded with the efforts of Ford, GM, Chrysler, Mercedes, BMW, Toyota, Nissan, and Honda, a single manufacturer stood apart, championing… Full story »
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Environment - June 19, 2010
EPA Lists 10 Most Efficient Car Since 1984
While Canadian car buyers use the EnerGuide fuel economy figures to help select their next car, US car buyers get to utilize similar figures produced by their Environmental Protection Agency; … Full story »
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Environment - June 3, 2010
Clear the air!: A major step toward achieving optimal air quality
- Equivalent of 380,000 fewer vehicles on Quebec roads The Association québécoise de lutte contre la pollution atmosphérique (AQLPA) and its Clear the Air!/Retire… Full story »
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Environment - June 2, 2010
Communauto to offer all-electric Nissan LEAF to clients in 2011
Communauto, one of the world's largest and North America's first carsharing service, announced today a commitment to add 50 Nissan LEAFs to its fleet when the vehicle is available to … Full story »
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Environment - June 2, 2010
Renault-Nissan Alliance Signs Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership in Québec
The Renault–Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan Canada has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government of Québec, the City of Montréal,… Full story »
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Environment - May 1, 2010
Ford of Canada ready to retire more vehicules than any other manufacturer
Ford of Canada and Summerhill Impact establish exclusive agreement to help Canadians retire their vehicle * For the first time in Canada, consumers can turn in 2003… Full story »
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Environment - April 24, 2010
The future of sustainable transportation to the latest in sustainable local fare
Taking more control of their environmental footprint, Torontonians are headed to the Green Living Show in Toronto this weekend. Part of the Green Living Shows since its inception, Toyota is… Full story »
