Energy Efficiency Initiatives - Transportation Sector

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is responsible for a set of initiatives to promote energy efficiency and alternative energy in the transportation area.

Summary

NRCan's initiatives include:

Motor Vehicle Fuel Efficiency
A voluntary initiative with vehicle manufacturers aimed at promoting improvements in motor vehicle fuel efficiency, including introduction of fuel efficiency technologies in new vehicles.

For more information visit the Web site  Motor Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Initiative

Vehicle Fuels
Transportation is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, but the use of alternative fuels and the new stricter regulations on existing fuels are helping Canadians achieve a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly future.

Information, along with the benefits, incentives, conversions and vehicle availability is offered for the following:

• Battery-electric and hybrid vehicles
• Biodiesel
• Ethanol
• Fuel cells and hydrogen
• Natural gas
• Propane

Visit the Web site  Vehicle Fuels

Personal Vehicle Initiative
The Personal Vehicles Initiative provides Canadian motorists with helpful tips on buying, driving and maintaining their vehicles to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Reducing fuel consumption means saving money and, more importantly, helping the environment.

Key features are:

• Choosing a Fuel-Efficient Vehicle
• Auto$mart Fuel-Efficient Driving
• Vehicle Maintenance

Visit the Web site  Personal Vehicles Initiative

Fleet Vehicle Program
Purpose: To assist commercial and public vehicle fleets to reduce fuel costs and vehicle GHG emissions (greenhouse gases) through energy-efficient decisions in their fleet operations.

The Fleet Vehicle Program assists commercial fleets to reduce fuel costs and vehicle emissions through energy-efficient practices. This program offers fleet managers information on energy efficiency through a variety of tools to facilitate driver training, fleet fuel management and information on new transportation technologies, as well as workshops and technical demonstrations. The SmartDriver component of the Program provides fleet trainers and professional driving schools with the tools to teach fuel-efficient driving skills. The Fleet Vehicle Program is delivered in partnership with associations, private industry and various levels of government.

For more information, visit the Web site Fleetsmart

Federal Vehicles Initiative
The Federal Vehicles Initiative aims at helping Government of Canada departments cut costs by increasing the efficiency of their fleets and help reduce the environmental impact of operating them.

For more information visit the Web site  Federal Vehicles

New Brunswick Contact(s):
See National Contact.

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National Contact(s):
Mr. Tony Taylor
Director
Office of Energy Efficiency
Transportation Energy Use Division
Natural Resources Canada
580 Booth Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0E4
Telephone: (613) 995-7300
Toll-free (information): 1-877-633-0733
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-387-2000
TTY (hearing impaired): 613-996-4397
E-mail: ttaylor@NRCan.gc.ca