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Clean fuels get a boost
Ottawa—The federal government has earmarked $7.3 million for four biofuel technology projects. The contribution is part of a larger announcement of a $48 million allocation to 'clean' projects, ranging from energy generation to waste management.
Among the biofuel projects is a consortium involving Unicell Ltd. and Purolator Courier. The project will demonstrate the advantages of an all-electric, lightweight urban delivery vehicle in courier fleets.
Purolator will put a small fleet of the vehicles into commercial use within Toronto and other cities. The vehicles will replace conventional gasoline-powered delivery vans, eliminating on-street emissions and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80 per cent, according to Sustainable Development Technology Canada, the division funding part of the project. The vehicles are expected to have twice the life of conventional vans, which should lead to further environmental benefits.
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