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December 17, 2021
Media Release

Toronto’s cargo e-bike pilot is a win for business and sustainability

Electric cargo bikes reduce GHGs and offer a safe, efficient option for businesses delivering goods
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Transportation
December 17, 2021
Publication

Cargo e-bikes for urban deliveries

Regulatory approaches and standards
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Transportation
November 23, 2021
Publication

Reducing Truck Emissions in Montreal

Guiding principles and a policy toolbox for low-carbon urban freight
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November 23, 2021
Media Release

New study proposes concrete solutions to reduce truck emissions in Montreal

Report offers a progressive approach that will alleviate congestion, improve road safety and support climate goals
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November 1, 2021
Media Release

Report identifies policies, technologies to decarbonize heavy trucks

As freight emissions rise, Pembina Institute assesses options for difficult sector
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Cover - how to lighten climate load showing heavy-duty semi-truck hauling lumber
Transportation
November 1, 2021
Publication

How to Lighten the Climate Load

Technology and policy options to decarbonize B.C.’s heaviest trucks
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Transportation
October 5, 2021
Media Release

Urban-freight coalition awarded for work to reduce emissions from deliveries

Unique partnership helps speed the transition to zero emissions in a high-emitting sector
UDSI wins Canada’s Clean50 Top 20 Project Award - group photo
Transportation
October 5, 2021
Article

One-of-a-kind coalition awarded for tackling transportation emissions

Clean50 Top Project recipient seeks to reduce impact of urban deliveries
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Transportation
June 25, 2021
Article

Partnerships and agility key to successful urban freight solutions: panel

Pembina Institute co-hosts roundtable on urban delivery solutions with global leaders
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June 17, 2021
Media Release

Online shopping boom fuels need for new urban freight strategies

New report highlights cities tackling gridlocked streets, strained delivery services
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Transportation
June 17, 2021
Publication

Building healthy cities in the doorstep-delivery era

Sustainable urban freight solutions from around the world
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Transportation
June 10, 2021
Publication

Regulatory clarity helps Toronto promote the use of cargo e-bikes

Submission supports City Council in adopting e-bike recommendations
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Transportation
June 3, 2021
Publication

Using data to reduce urban freight emissions

Recommendations for data-driven climate solutions in Canada
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Transportation
April 30, 2021
Publication

Municipal actions needed to reduce GHG emissions by electrifying urban delivery

Letter to municipal governments in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
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Cover of Making the Case report
Transportation
April 28, 2021
Publication

A guide to electrifying urban delivery fleets in Canadian cities

Why and how last-mile delivery companies should make the switch to electric vehicles
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