Effective June 1, the Canadian province of Alberta will make available $2 million in incentives for truckers who choose to invest in fuel-saving technologies. The program’s eligible technologies include: trailer skirts and fairings ($500); end fairings ($500); cab heaters ($400); auxiliary power units ($1,500); gap fairings ($300); and hybrid commercial vehicles ($7,000). In addition, 25 participating fleets will receive an analysis on furthering their fuel, as well as workshops for operators on maximizing performance by reducing their fuel costs. The program is being administred by Climate Change Central. For more information, visit www.trucksoftomorrow.com.

CALGARY, Alta. — Alberta is the latest province to provide rebates for truckers who invest in fuel-saving technologies.

The province has made $2 million available in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector by 97,000 tonnes per year. The rebate program, announced May 31, goes into effect June 1.

“With 80% of greenhouse gas emissions coming from the tailpipe, we all have a crucial role to play in improving Alberta’s fuel efficiency,” said Alberta Environment Minister Rob Renner. “Alberta’s trucking industry drives our economy and this program is an environmental and economic win-win for the sector and province.”

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