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Decarbonize Commercial Transportation
The Way We Move
Accelerate the transition to zero emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles Objective
Overview Local government impact on this sector is currently limited due to lack of availability of commercial-sized electric vehicles, and commercial fleets being owned and operated either privately or from other orders of government.
Looking Forward to 2030 – An Aspirational Target Commercial fleets have leveraged their investment in charging infrastructure to establish high-powered charging hubs. Transit buses and school buses are electric, providing clean, emission-free travel options for the young and old. Strategies for Decarbonizing Commercial Transportation
Strategy Actions Summary
Provincial Action 10% of heavy-duty vehicles electric by 2030
94% of buses electric by 2030
16% of heavy-duty vehicles run on LNG
Provincial low carbon fuel standard
Federal Action Tailpipe reduction standards – 40% reduction in tailpipe emission intensity by 2025 from 2015 levels
Lever Time Cost
COMMERCIAL 1.1 – Develop a Community Vision and Strategy Carry out a needs assessment through to 2040 and design a commercial/institutional charging network strategy.
COMMERCIAL 1.2 – Engage Commercial and Industrial fleets Support a pilot fleet electrification program with a commercial/institutional partner.
COMMERCIAL 2.1 – Update corporate policies to prioritize low carbon options Review and integrate contractual requirements for municipal services to require lower emissions vehicles, increasing over time; These will be done as required by provincial legislation when it is introduced.
Total GHG emissions reductions for this Big Move: 0 tCO2e by 2030
Electrification of the municipal fleet was selected by 76% of the public.
