Local News:
July 6, 2009 - Manitoba 'GrEEEN' Trucking Incentive
Deadline July 15th, 2009 - The new GrEEEn (Economically and Environmentally Efficient) trucking incentive program offers financial incentives to companies that install various technological improvements to their trucking fleet.
Participants are required to invest a minimum of $2,000 in technologies to be eligible for rebates, which range from 15-25% of capital investment costs.
The Green Trucking program offers a flexible way for Manitoba's trucking industry to combine technologies, enhance efficiency and reduce GHG emissions. Visit: http://www.greeentrucking.ca to learn more!
Canadian News: May 12, 2009 - Montreal Launches New Bixi Bike Sharing program
Thinking of traveling to Montreal? You can travel all around Montreal on one of their 3000 bicycles for rent from 300 stations throughout the city. The bike share costs $78 per year, $28 per month, or $5 per day. The bike stations are modeled after similar programs in Europe and are powered by solar energy. Montreal ranks 4th in North American Cycling Cities and has 500km of bike paths.
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