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Editor’s Note / sMpwdkI SOME DECISIONS AREN’T EASY TO MAKE It’s safe to say that on a daily basis, many decisions are a piece of cake: “I’m going to watch a movie rather than cut the grass; I’ll have the steak instead of chicken; I’ll buy this colour of shirt instead of that one.” However, other more serious personal and business decisions are much much harder.

Jag Dhatt

Since March of this year, business owners have had to make some pretty difficult decisions because it’s not only the business entity that’s affected, but employees and other related personnel. And it’s not only small businesses; we’ve seen national level companies either reduce their employee hours, or sadly, close down completely.

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Such is the case with JGK Media Inc., that owns Desi Trucking Magazine.

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In order to deal with the restrictions put in place by our national and provincial health officers, JGK Media Inc. has decided to invest more of our focus and funds into our digital platforms.

Thus, our websites are being completely redone to focus on what readers want; our social media platforms are having new and regular content; and finally, we have increased our email mailing lists to reach a bigger audience.

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Automation and Self-Driving Trucks

- G. Ray Gompf

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s the automation of big trucks bragging capabilities that haven’t been as well implemented as the marketing hype?

Automation and autonomous trucks are coming as sure as the sun rises in the east, and as sure as it rains in a rain forest. The thesis herein might suggest the capabilities of today aren’t matching the sales hype.

Has anyone stretched the truth beyond that which is acceptable? Probably not.

As with anything new, there’s a learning curve for the operators. There seems to still be a disconnect between vehicle’s alleged capabilities and the operator’s skill level.

Old hands are presented with brand new trucks with all the bells and whistles known to man and some straight out of Star Trek.

Most of the automation, at the moment, is to recognize an issue the driver would normally recognize and take appropriate actions. Drivers have, for the most part, been doing that for more than a century.

Every skill taken over by automation is a skill lost by the human operator.

Further, much of the automation is being programmed to deal with controlled access highways where the technology has to deal with one-way traffic. Now, use the 10

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same programming on two lane roads like Northern Ontario or BC’s Interior and the warning bells and buzzers create havoc for the driver who is more aware of their surroundings than any technology ever would or could.

All of these new gizmos are perfectly fine when doing precisely what they’ve been programmed to do, but insert any other variable and the inside of the truck becomes a deafening cacophony of alarms, bells and buzzers which require immediate attention from the driver or the truck will take evasive action it thinks it should which far more often than not isn’t the appropriate action for the condition. If the driver takes appropriate action to avoid a particular issue and the technology disagrees, the technology will override and that’s a very big issue.

Technology that usurps human intelligence, training and experience is a problem. Technology should be assisting the highly skilled human, not overriding decades of experience, training, and skill development. This isn’t the case now. The technology assumes the skilled driver isn’t fully alert or even knowledgeable enough

to right a wrong.

In time, these issues, hopefully, will be corrected so that drivers and technology can complement each other to ensure the safest operation possible. After all, safety is the ultimate goal. At the moment, technology isn’t developed fully enough to operate any safer than a well training, highly skilled driver.

Let’s see what a highly skilled, multimillion mile, very well-trained driver has to say. I won’t mention the name of either the driver or the company here because it’s not important. What is said is from real life experience coping with the newest of technology.

“I drive a 2020 truck with all the latest safety features like anti-roll, collision avoidance etc. and they have been completely disabled. Why right? It’s all the rage to have this on a truck. It will prevent accidents, it will assist in driver driving modification etc. so, why turn it off?”

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2 truck lengths of any other vehicles on the road. The closer I got to it, the more incessant the beeping became; it shut down all things inside the cab, like stereo, the cb, even my hands-free cell phone!!

It forced me to acknowledge the vehicle I was approaching or was cut off by. If I ignored the beeping, the truck took control and slowed itself until I was 260 feet behind whatever my sensors picked up. Now, this isn’t really a bad system to help with those tailgaters but, its horrific for passing, and anywhere where maintaining that “safe traveling distance” is not doable.”

“Then we add the anti-roll and vehicle stabilization systems into it. What many don’t realize is that some trucks have a very heavy sway due to its cab comfortable ride air system You corner or get hit with a side gust of wind, you grab your seat covers because it feels like you’re going to roll, but the truck’s great anti-roll safety feature fights its own air ride sway and tries to correct the sway. Well, it often will throw you around a bit as it takes momentary control away from you.”

“But, it’s safe right?”

“Then add the trailers with stability control and anti-roll. I haul a 53-foot triaxle, with often 59,000 plus pounds. Most of my loads are about 36 to 60 inches high. In Ontario, and BC, I cannot take a suggested

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80 km/h corner at 80. I have to take it at 70 often much less. The sharper, the bend in the road, the slower I must take the curve. Or, my trailer’s anti-roll system tries to prevent a roll over. Then, the truck also reacts to aid the trailer, and you’re getting tossed around trying to correct what the system is doing, when there’s really no need for corrective action at all. Often, throwing your truck into oncoming traffic on single lane highways. Then, add the 4-wheeler, not to mention a fellow trucker, that must get by, who is frustrated following this show of tail lights and 20 kms below the speed limits passes you and cuts back in just as your entering a bend in the road, and he taps his brakes. Your trucks anti-collision literally will slam on the brakes while its stability control is trying to fight the trailers anti roll, which is trying to keep you going straight ahead in the bend.”

“The skid marks in every bend tell this story. I have had this happen far too often to count.”

“I found myself in near head-on collisions, near sideswipes, my trailer was sideways more often I care to admit in winter. Once, coming around bend in winter, the collision avoidance detected a parked car in a driveway as I entered the bend. It was a challenge to keep it in my lane.”

“This was a brand-new truck, handed to

me without instructions or warnings on how these great safety features worked.

Add all this to a truck. Plus, govern it.

Hand it to any driver, experienced or not, and it’s a disaster waiting to happen. I was 4 months in that truck.”

But this is over-looked because...”the salesman or the brand name says its safe.

It’s not. It’s death on wheels.”

Automation will happen regardless of the input from drivers like the one quoted herein. Why? Because legislators hear from constituents about all those big bad trucks causing all the wrecks and the politicians react with legislation against those big bad trucks. The truth is a freshly minted truck driver is safer than every other car driver on the road.

Trucks involved in wrecks are usually not at fault but it matters not to legislators who rely on votes to keep their jobs and truckers are too few, in their minds, to make much of a difference, so truckers get punished just to do their job. At the judgement level of our judiciary, the trucker should have been prepared for the car driver’s lack of skill. Automation, if the bugs can be worked out, may be able to predict when unskilled drivers are nearby but until then, highly skilled, well trained truck drivers will pay the price.

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New mobile app helps workers and employers access WorkSafeBC’s COVID-19 resources on the go

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ike many other essential services, trucking companies had to act quickly to protect their workers, do their part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and continue to operate

safely.

For many employers in the trucking industry, accessing health and safety information can be challenging due to the fact that their business rarely involves sitting behind a computer at a desk.

Often they’re in the warehouse, on a jobsite, or on the road, where smartphones and other mobile devices are their main source for information.

To help address this, WorkSafeBC has a new comprehensive app containing resources, industry specific guidance, and a COVID-19 safety plan template — all available to access from a smartphone or tablet.

The new app leverages the resources and information available on worksafebc.com and has been created to provide an additional way for workers and employers to view the COVID-19 prevention information for their industry.

Employers are guided through the process of developing their COVID-19 safety plan within the app, and directed to industryspecific resources to help them do so. They’re then able to email their safety plan to themselves to print out later. Workers can select their industry in the app to see guidance and protocols relevant to their job.

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Resources the trucking industry might find helpful include: • What to if you share your cab with another person or operate a pool vehicle • How to maintain safety while refueling • Tips on disinfecting and wearing personal protective equipment • How to navigate safety when delivering or picking up goods • And much more By improving access to these valuable health and safety resources, this mobile industry now has access to information they need to stay healthy and safe.

The app is available for iOS and Android.

Want a desktop version? Stay up to date with COVID-19 information and resources at worksafebc.com/transportation.

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Returning to Classrooms Safely and with Confidence (NC) No one is certain what this school year will look like. But one thing parents, students and teachers can do is make sure they’re prepared to face any obstacle. Health and Safety will play a large and important role when returning to school this year. Here are a few tips to keep in mind for students for as they return to school: Remember to practice good hygiene: Now is a perfect time to stress good hand-washing skills. At home, remind little ones to practice handwashing for at least 20 seconds each time. They can sing happy birthday or another song verse that lasts 20 seconds to make it fun and memorable. While it may be difficult to teach kids not to touch their face, consistent reminders are a good way to help them remember as best they can. When they’re back in the classroom, they’ll take these lessons with them.

Physically distance when possible: Teaching kids that they have to stand two metres apart from each other is difficult, especially when they have friends they haven’t seen in months. Explaining that everyone is keeping their distance to keep their friends and families safe is key to helping young kids understand. Give them an example to visualize what two metres looks like, like a hockey stick or the height of a door. This way, when they return to classrooms, they’ll understand the guideline.

Be equipped with the right supplies: Students will need many

unexpected essentials on their back-to-school list this year. In addition to a new backpack and pencil case, facemasks, hand sanitizers and cleaning supplies will also be on the shopping list.

Make facemask shopping fun by choosing a trendy design that kids will be excited to sport. Equip them with multiple hand sanitizers so when one gets lost, they have quick access to another. Staples Canada has taken some of the work out of deciding the right health and safety items for back-to-school with their new school kit, that includes supplies like trendy facemasks and useful hand sanitizers.

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had a reservation at Nightingale in March before everything was shut down due to Covid-19 restrictions.

I had been waiting over a month for the reservation, and then got a call from the restaurant that they had to close and cancel. Even now when I booked this restaurant I got the inferior time slot of 5:15 PM on a Sunday. I thought at least I’ll catch the end of the Happy Hour and it will be fine.

First, on a Sunday, the only parking we could find was metre parking on the street because the parkades were closed.

There were multiple cars directly in front of the restaurant idling and blocking the parking. They took over 10 minutes before they left. By the time they finally left I was parked quite far down street and infuriated. There was an outdoor seating area for the restaurant, and having three vehicles idling in front of diners, or anywhere else for that matter is rude and ruining the environment. Stop idling Vancouverites! You should be ashamed of yourselves for polluting and for blocking access to a restaurant which is struggling during Covid!

There are two floors to the restaurant and I chose to sit upstairs. Do you remember me mentioning I had arrived during Happy Hour? Well the restaurant didn’t even offer it! I intentionally said nothing

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to see if they would do it on their own, and they did not. Other than that, the service was good.

Our waitress explained that menu items are meant to be shared and two people will typically eat 3-5 items. I chose the braised meatballs and buttermilk fried chicken with pickles to start. The meatballs came out right away. They were bland except the tomato sauce served with them was good. My friend wouldn’t even eat the fried chicken. He rejected it right away.

He said the meatballs I make at home are better and KFC has better fried chicken!

I ordered the pepperoni pizza for the main course. The pizza wasn’t cut properly, so I had to cut it myself, and it was over cooked. It was burned. I understand a thin crust pizza in a high heat oven, but I had bits of black burned crust all over the table and on my lap! My friend again said my homemade pizza is way better! He also complained it was greasy!

I ordered the butterscotch pot de crème for dessert. I already wanted to leave but ordered it because I knew I was reviewing the restaurant. Honestly, it was ok if not overly sweet, but I have had better pot de crème at Milestones!

I said to my friend that all of the hype and wait for this restaurant was all garbage.

Just because a chef gets a “renowned name” doesn’t mean the food is good.

by: Pash Brar

People “believe” it’s good and are afraid to actually say it’s nothing great. I have eaten all over the world and said to my friend, “I had the best chocolate mousse of my life at a tiny café in wine country in the Burgundy region of France.” A place you don’t expect at all had much higher quality food than Nightingale. Off the beaten path is often where you find hidden culinary treasures. I also said, “If it is my birthday or any special occasion, do NOT take me here! Take me to Hy’s instead!”

As much as I disliked Nightingale and was angry my time was wasted with misleading hype, I did enjoy the décor. It is located in a heritage building built in 1929. I’m glad I got to enjoy the interior and exterior. A lesson to be learned is just because everyone says it’s great (due to fantastic misleading marketing), it doesn’t mean it is great. The small places that take the time to buy quality ingredients, use recipes passed down for generations, and treat you like family with a huge smile, are usually better restaurants. I have included the heritage marker on the building, so if you appreciate architecture, it is worth a visit to see the building, but not worth it for the food.

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Combo Trailer or All Aluminum Trailer I

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get asked this question just about everyday when I deal with truckers looking to buy a trailer, “Should I get a combo steel/aluminum trailer, or should I get an all aluminum tarailer?” The answer can only be found by first looking at the history of trailers.

First, there are three type of trailers; all steel, a combination of steel and aluminum and all aluminum trailer.

The first trailer built was in 1914 by August Freuhauf. He was a blacksmith and approached to build a contraption that could attach to a Model T Ford car. The contraption was named a “trailer” and initially used haul a boat. He was able to successfully build this trailer and soon found other uses, such as hauling lumber.

As time wore on, more payload was wanted and then a fuel crunch came. As fuel prices rose, means of hauling more weight while using the least amount of fuel was the goal.

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Multiple axles were appearing with up to eight axles. The first trailers were all steel and wood. Reducing the tare weight to haul more payload first started with combination steel and aluminum trailers, and eventually all aluminum trailers; in an attempt to get trailers even lighter.

All trailers had flaws in them as they were initially produced. Each error and kink had to be worked out with a lot of trials and engineering. I always hear “All aluminum trailers crack and break.” Sure they did when they first started due to lack of elasticity, but that was 40 years ago and technologically they’ve come a long way. The only way an all aluminum trailer will crack and break now is if it is repeatedly misloaded and not balanced correctly due to being lazy. I find the flaw is in the driver, not the trailer, and an engineer cannot correct laziness.

I tell drivers, there is no trailer which will give you everything you want. There are good and bad points to all of them, but it is up to you to decide which will work for your own specific individual needs.

The first thing to look at is the cost of the trailer. One manufacturer has been producing all aluminum trailers since the 70’s which are fantastic and still running without issues.

The flaw is the price. They cost $20,000 more than the competition. So, do you want to spend that extra money and have an incredibly high -quality trailer? The decision is yours.

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want to spend, and then look for trailers in your price range.

“The paint on my trailer is chipped!” If you have a combination or steel trailer, yes, the paint will chip. There will be rust and eventually you will have to sandblast and paint the trailer at a high cost. There is high impact paint which can help, but it does not look as glossy and costs more.

With all aluminum trailers you don’t have paint to worry about but there is road salt in the winter. If you don’t wash the salt off your trailer right away, it can stain the aluminum and may need polishing. Painted trailers that match a truck look great, but all aluminum trailers match well with any truck too, so the choice is yours. I’ve attached a photo of an aluminum toolbox that is stained from road salt because it was neglected and not washed.

What is the weight of the trailer? That is the number one question I get asked. Of course an all steel trailer weighs the most. All aluminum trailers may or may not weigh the least. With advances in technology and new mix ins with metals, trailer weights are always changing. I always tell truckers that if you want to know the real weight of a trailer, get the scale ticket. The scale doesn’t lie. I also say, that as a trucker, your job is the haul as much weight as you can, to earn as much money as possible, in the safest and fastest way possible. Not only should you be looking at the weight of a trailer but you also need to look at how much it can haul and the GVW (gross vehicle weight). You are running a business, so haul weight and make as much money as you can.

The reputation, structure and warranty of a trailer are important as well. How quickly can this trailer be repaired?

How fast are parts available? Is there a shop or dealership you can go to for quick service? The longer your trailer takes to repair, the longer you lose money. How is the warranty on the trailer? Does the warranty remain with the first owner? Or does it get honored by the serial number regardless of owner?

Do many other truckers have this brand of trailer and do they last structurally for many years? These are all questions you must ask when buying a trailer.

A technology advances, trailers advance too. I think all three types of trailers will always be around in some capacity.

I do see some manufacturers trying to produce all aluminum trailers now, that did not produce them in the past. I believe this is where the future is headed, but new metal mix ins may produce something different later. The goal of a trailer will always be the same, to haul as much as legally possible, to earn as much money as possible, for as little cost and fuel as possible. The decision in the end on what type of trailer you want is your own. Get the facts, and you make the final decision. But always remember this is a business and the best decision is the one that makes you the most money for your business. Some may truck for fun, but most are in it for the money. Make money and prosper.

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Mahindra and REE Automotive Sign an MOU to Establish a Strategic Collaboration for the Development of Electric Commercial Vehicles Awtomoitv ielYkitRk kmRSIAl g`fIAW dy ivkws leI ie`k rxnIqk sihXog dI sQwpnw krn leI, mihMdrw Aqy REE ny MOU ‘qy kIqy ds^q

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ahindra & Mahindra, part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group, and REE Automotive signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore development and manufacturing of electric commercial vehicles for global markets.

Such a strategic collaboration will leverage REE’s revolutionary electric vehicle corner module and platform technology of integrating powertrain, suspension and steering components in the arch of a vehicle wheel. This coupled with Mahindra’s well-established vehicle design, engineering, sourcing capability and manufacturing assets, is set to be a win-win strategic partnership for both companies.

The partnership will support REE’s global customer need for 200,000-250,000 electric commercial vehicle units over a few years, including potential Mahindra’s domestic andinternational volumes. Production would be scaled further to support additional volume in the global as well as Indian market.

“Our collaboration with REE has the potential to bring a disruptive approach to a new age of vehicles capitalizing on our respective strengths,” said Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director (Auto and Farm Sectors), Mahindra & Mahindra. “The competitive advantagesof REE’s corner modular architecture with our experience in conventional vehicle system design, engineering, sourcing ecosystem and significant production capacity, provides a perfect match to deliver exciting zero emission vehicles, including autonomous vehicles, that can meet customer needs as never before.”

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REE’s architecture will enhance Mahindra’s capabilities in the electric vehicle sector. REE will leverage Mahindra’s global presence and its unique volume flexibility capability as well as its engineering and product development expertise.

“We are excited to partner with Mahindra to explore synergies that will allow us to address our customers’ needs based on Mahindra’s footprint and capabilities. Mahindra’s unique cost structure, design and engineering capabilities and volume flexibility will be key to our ability to address the majority of the commercial EV market with both large volume vehicles as well as more targeted missionspecific vehicles,” said Daniel Barel, REE Cofounder and Chief Executive Officer. “Having a partner like Mahindra joining our growing OEM partners network will allow us to drive our EV technology faster and at scale”.

REE’s transformational technology is designed for current and future e-mobility applications, including autonomous vehicles, and offers significant benefits in terms of weight, space and total body design flexibility.

The scalability of the platform makes it idealfor any form of electric vehicle such as commercial vehicles, mid-duty delivery trucks, last mile delivery, passenger cars, taxis and shuttles.

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2020 BMW X6 M50i

TO BUY OR TO NOT BUY

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ll it took to make me smile in the 2020 X6 M50i was a push of the Start button – that’s all. The rumble of the engine and the low-end growl of the exhaust really places the X6 M50i where it belongs – in the sport, performance category. There’s a lot to like about this Bimmer because it does check a lot of the boxes. However, there are some shortcomings that may make you think otherwise. Here’s our quick look of what’s amazing in this vehicle, with some things that lower that smile.

What’s Good: The Performance: For those familiar with the power labels in BMW, this is NOT the X6M. That being said, it’s only a minor step down in the form of the M50i, which means it’s still got a twin-turbo V8 that puts out 523 horsepower and 558 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough to get this large SUV from 0-100km in just 4.3 seconds, very fast considering the size of this vehicle. And what’s the use of power unless it’s mated to a good transmission and BMW nailed it here as well.

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The 8-speed transmission is smooth when it needs to be and quick shifting under a heavy foot. In most cases, the power is sent to the rear wheels, but the xDrive system can send it to the front when needed as well. What’s also impressive is that the power can be shifted between the right and left rear wheels, thanks to the electronic rear differential.

And finally, the icing on the cake is what I first started with – the growling exhaust is the finishing touch.

The Interior: Let’s put aside the exterior styling for the moment and focus on that beautiful luxury interior. The seats are adorned with high-end supple leather that feels perfect to the body; supportive for aggressive driving, but comfortable for any long haul or daily driving. Add in that the front seats are heated and cooled and have a massage option, which by the way, I kept on every time I got into the vehicle. Know what else is heated and cooled? The cup holders!!! I honestly don’t know how practical this feature is, but it’s cool (and hot) to have.

To keep you connected and informed, there are three displays in this Bimmer. The big heads-up display can be modified for the information you want to see, including multimedia channels. The 12.3” gauge cluster, again digital and again, can be configured in a variety of ways. Then there’s the large, high-resolution infotaintment screen. All of the screens are intuitive and easy to use. Yes, sometimes, you have to go through some menus to access certain controls, but overall, occupants will have no issues here.

While there’s good space for front passengers, the sloping roofline may prove to be an issue for many. We’ll talk about this later.

The Technology: The X6 M50i has a plethora of technology, something you’d expect from BMW. In addition to all the safety systems that are standard and some that are options, there’s some pretty cool things as well. I’ve already mentioned the heated and cooled cup holders.

Then there’s the available wireless charging pad and WIFI hotspot as well. I really liked the panoramic roof, which can be illuminated to mirror a starry night.

And speaking of nights, one of the coolest features of the X6 M50i has to be the illuminated kidney grille. Unlock the car and you’ll see the kidney grille light up first, followed by the parking lights.

Other cool features include gesture control for the infotainment system, where certain hand movements can control volume, answer phone calls and even skip songs. While these seem cool, I found I barely used them and for me, they served little purpose. I mean, you have actual buttons on the dash and on the steering wheel.

The Drive: “The Ultimate Driving Machine.” This was BMW’s slogan that really stuck with consumers, and for the most part, the X6 M50i delivers on said slogan.

We have to remember that the X6 M50i is an SUV, and with that in mind, it performs pretty darn good in the sport category. It’s crazy fast, handles well and snarls. Yes, it does have body roll and even in Sport+ mode, it’s there, although less noticeable. The steering was better than I expected. Yes, it doesn’t have the feedback of let’s say the equivalently powered 5-series, but again, it’s a lavish SUV. Around town and on the highways, I found the X6 M50i very easy and a pleasure to drive. It was comfortable and the subtle massage felt good. Parking was easy thanks to all the sensors and the various camera angles.

The Not-so-Good: Styling: When the SUV-coupe first arrived many years ago, it was disliked by many, most of whom thought radical design wouldn’t last long.

Fast forward to today, and there are quite a few SUV-coupe models from various manufacturers.

To say that the 2020 X6 is polarizing is an understatement. It’s not one of those things that will grow on you – you either like it or you don’t. Granted, there are some angles and lines that are pretty nice, but this newer X6 M50i doesn’t give the rugged SUV look it should.

Yes, it’s big, has wheel wells that are filled, and that massive grille.

At the back, the sloping roof adds an element of speed. Even with all of these positive elements, the X6 wouldn’t make my top list for stylish SUV. Practicality: When the SUV market took off, it replaced the then-dominant practical vehicle, the minivan. While the X6 M50i is, by definition, an SUV, it loses a lot of the practical appeal. How so?

Well, let’s start with cargo area. With the sloping roof line, the X6 only has 580 litres of cargo area with the rear seats fully up; with the rear seats down, it goes up to 1525 litres of space, which is still quite unsubstantial (and less than many compact SUV’s).

Speaking of the rear seats, yes, occupant space has increased compared to the outgoing model but having adults be completely comfortable might be a stretch. I prefer to have more headroom to give a vehicle more airiness, especially in this class of luxury SUV. Value: Ah yes, then there’s that sticker price. We realize that BMW builds luxury vehicles and while the X6 with a six-cylinder starts at a decent $79K, the V8 version starts at $92,000, and that’s without packages. My test vehicle was over $112,550. That’s a lot of money to put down for a vehicle that, in my opinion doesn’t win in practicality. But hey, I’m also sure that BMW knows I’m the right buyer for this vehicle.

Verdict: To be fair, I was torn on this vehicle and for good reasons.

There’s a lot to love about the 2020 X6 M50i and as my opening sentence stated, just pressing that start button put a smile on my face; however, those, including yours truly, looking for a practical SUV would be better off with an X5 M50i because it checks more boxes. That being said, there’s a particular segment of people who would simply love this X6 M50i and wouldn’t mind signing over $112K for a vehicle that is luxurious yet exclusive in its demeanour and style.

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hen I first saw the all-new Nissan Sentra at the showroom, I didn’t recognize it. The appearance completely changed compared to the previous generations and now is a sleek looking sedan. It carries the new Nissan family grille and floating roof but in my opinion it looks better than the new Altima; the proportions seem to work better on the Sentra.

The 2020 Sentra has 5 trim levels but all of them share the same engine, drivetrain and suspension. The engine is a 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine, producing 149hp and 145lb-ft of torque. The base trim comes with manual transmission and all trims above are equipped with CVT transmission. The Sentra’s suspension is an independent strut front and multi-link rear setup. It is worth mentioning that Mazda has decided to put in torsion beam in the rear suspension of their new Mazda3’s.

My tester is top of the line SR Premium with LED headlights, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, leatherette seats with orange stitching, 8-speaker Bose premium audio system, 6-way power drivers seats as well as 18” alloy wheels and rear spoiler. It also has premium features such as heated steering wheel and heated front seats. It is very nicely equipped for a compact sedan at the 25,000 price point but if you’re looking for the ultimate luxury in this category, the Mazda 3 and CX 30 do come with more at the top trim level, which include leather seats with 2 memory settings as well as onboard navigation which is something not offered by the Sentra.

What makes the Sentra stand out is the balance between practicality and drivingengagement. I haven’t been a big fan of CVT but I have to tell you, Nissan really nailed it this time. The transmission of the Sentra is responsive and honestly quite lively for this category. It still can’t beat the new Mazda 3 for performance and handling but when I compared the space and legroom between these two cars, Sentra wins hands down. The amount of legroom and trunk space makes this car very practical and family-friendly. Rear legroom can compete with mid-sized sedans and I’m glad to report that installing a car seat is pretty easy, and the center armrest can fold down even with the car seat installed. I also have to praise Nissan for always providing very comfortable seats; they’re soft, supportive and contour to my back.

While the Sentra SR has the looks of a sporty sedan, the lack of easy-to-find sport mode and manual-mode with paddle shifters give it away that it’s not a sporty car. There is a tiny button that is not clearly labelled on the shifter that sort of acts like a sport mode; it seems to maintain the rev above 2000rpm.

Overall driving performance is more than adequate for this category and like I said earlier, I’m surprised by how well the CVT responds. There is still that droning sound of CVT but it’s not intrusive once I get the Bose sound system going. The ride feels mostly composed and the OEM tires provide enough grip. The rear suspension seems to outperform the torsion beam of the Mazda CX 30 which I reviewed prior to the Sentra. The fuel economy is decent at 9.8L/100km with mostly city driving.

What’s not to like?

The lack of onboard navigation seems like an inconvenience at times. While it’s true that most people have smartphones with data plans, I personally still use onboard navigation to preserve data as well as for occasions where I didn’t know I need navigation ahead of time. In BC, drivers are not allowed to touch the phone while driving so it means I would have to pull over, shut down the engine, then search for my phone and mount it securely before I can get the directions. Another minor complaint is the slightly low resolution of the backup camera.

Safety Nissan has safety covered. Standard safety features even at base level is very generous which includes blind spot warning, lane departure warning, rear view monitor with rear cross traffic alert and intelligent emergency braking for front and rear.

My tester is priced at $27,803 with freight and delivery. I feel like it is a very competitive price for what it offers.

A similarly equipped Civic Sport sells for about $28k after freight and delivery.

A higher spec Civic Touring with leather seats and onboard navigation would be over $30k, the same price point of a Mazda 3 GT. It’s worth noting though, one can opt for AWD for the Mazda 3 whereas AWD is not offered by Sentra or Civic.

All in all, I think Nissan really nailed it with the Sentra. It offers good looks, generous space, and good performance, all at a competitive price.

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olvo Trucks North America has facilitated an important step toward the wide-scale electrification of mediumand heavy-duty trucks in North America through the expansion of charging options for fleet operators. In collaboration with key suppliers participating in the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project, REMA EV Connections —a leading charging connector provider—has secured UL certification for its Combined Charging System CCS2 connector.

Volvo LIGHTS is a collaboration with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) and 13 other organizations to develop a blueprint to successfully introduce battery-electric trucks and equipment into the market at scale. The project, taking place in Southern California, is demonstrating a range of strategies to provide flexible and cost-effective charging options to commercial fleet operators.

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while CCS2 has been prevalent throughout the rest of the world— including Europe, Australia, South America, Africa, and Asia.

The UL certification indicates that a nationally recognized testing laboratory has verified that CCS2 connectors meet North American safety standards, which enables fleet operators to purchase these fast charging systems directly from suppliers—including Volvo LIGHTS vendor, ABB—and not have to go through a complex field certification process after the chargers are installed. Additionally, it paves the way for utilities and other agencies to expand their list of approved charging options for electric vehicle fleet infrastructure programs.

“The CCS2 UL-certification will give fleets more charging options and greater flexibility for integrating battery-electric vehicles into their fleets in a very nascent marketspace,” said Keith Brandis, Vice President, Partnerships and Strategic Solutions at Volvo Group.

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The Combined Charging System joins AC and DC charging into a single port on the vehicle. The CCS1 and CCS2 connectors primarily differ with the type of AC charging. The CCS1 is designed for single-phase AC charging, while the CCS2 enables 3-phase AC charging via the J3068 NA standard.

“Some medium- and heavy-duty fleet operators will benefit from AC charging, as it can greatly simplify infrastructure installation by making use of an on-board converter located on many electric vehicles,” Brandis noted.

REMA EV Connections manufactures charging connector systems for vehicle manufacturers and infrastructure operators.

“REMA is proud to be the first cable manufacturer in North America to receive UL-certification for the CCS2 vehicle connector,” said Tim Rose, General Manager of REMA USA. “This certification will continue to advance vehicle electrification in North America, paving the way for all of the electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) providers to expand their charger portfolio to meet emerging EV demands.”

ABB has been tapped as the preferred charging hardware provider for the Volvo LIGHTS project and is installing a mix of high voltage-capable public and private electric vehicle chargers that utilize REMA’s CCS2 connectors, including the Terra 54HV (50 kW) and the HVC 150 Depot Box (150 kW).

“Flexibility is the key to success in a dynamic industry like fleet electrification,” said Bob Stojanovic, Director of EV Infrastructure

for ABB North America. “As the first charger manufacturer to offer multi-standard EV chargers, ABB was ready to support this initiative with safe, reliable charging solutions. We look forward to being able to deliver UL-certified CCS2 charging systems to fleet operators in North America.”

Volvo LIGHTS project partner, Southern California Edison (SCE), is the utility for the region where Volvo’s pilot VNR Electric trucks will be demonstrated by local fleet operators over the next several months. Following the CCS2 UL certification, SCE was able to officially add the ABB CCS2 chargers being used in the Volvo LIGHTS project—the Terra 54 HV and HVC-150–to the list of approved charging equipment for its Charge Ready Transport EV charging infrastructure program for mediumand heavy-duty fleets.

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As a result, South Coast AQMD contributed $4 million from the Clean Fuels Fund and awarded a $45.6M contract to the Volvo Group to design and implement the project. Volvo and its partners have promised no less than $45.7M matching contribution to increase the total project value to over $91M for South Coast AQMD to administer.

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New Vipal VT250 The tread guarantees high performance in snow and mud conditions The tread has excellent traction and grip to withstand climatic conditions in the northern United States and Canada.

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power, providing better grip in these conditions and reducing the uneven wear of the tread. Another differential of the tread is the Eye Control system. It is a wear indicator, in the shape of an eye, which helps the user to monitor the wear level of the tread. Through this system, it is possible to identify anomalies in alignment, balance and geometry and the suggested use time, as well as the time to remove the tire for new retreading. All aiming at the preservation of the casing and greater durability of the tire.

Gabriel Fuma, Commercial Manager of Vipal NAFTA, comments that the novelty has great potential in the North American market, the largest in the world for the tire retreading segment, due to its characteristics and benefits.

“Vipal’s VT250 has everything to become a reference when it comes to tread for severe snow conditions because of its advantages, which will easily be perceived by the market, as they match what the fleets need”, he argues.

According to Fuma, “the product was designed to serve fleets in the northern United States and Canada in the harsh winter, so installation is recommended immediately before winter.” The Vipal Manager also says that this launch complements, as a more modern and attractive option, the current Vipal’s line of snow treads, such as the VT130 and VT220, which serve the same type of application.

For Vipal Rubber International Business Director, Leandro Rigon, Vipal constantly seeks to add solutions to its product portfolio that respond to what carriers and fleet owners need.

“We are always focused on identifying needs and offering appropriate solutions to the different markets in which we operate”. Rigon adds: “Carriers from cold regions of the globe, such as North America and Europe, need products that perform well in harsh conditions, and Vipal is always ready to offer the best solutions.”

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n Norway, in March of 2019, something happened that would be utterly unthinkable in North America. Electric vehicles took over the market.

In that month, 58 per cent of all sales in the Scandinavian country were battery electric vehicles.

It was just another in a long series of statistics leading to Norway’s dominance in EV adoption, with more than half of all cars on the road powered by electrons and not petrochemicals.

Norway leads the world in EVs. It’s not even close: In Iceland, Norway’s nearest rival, EVs have 25 per cent market share.

In Canada, sales of EVs in the same year hit 2.6 per cent market share. The reasons for the disparity between the two countries are as varied as the many other differences, but the primary differences appear to be geography and taxation. At its widest, Norway is 420 kilometres wide, while Canada is more than 10 times that distance.

So, not only are many destinations in Norway within EV range of each other, a well-developed railway network provides an economical, and often faster, alternative to highway driving.

Norway offsets the higher costs of EVs with an array of incentives, including waiving the value-added tax (similar to our GST), waiving of purchase and import taxes, waiving road tax, and halving of parking and ferry costs for EV owners. Incentives are the carrot, the stick is a punishing set of taxes on fossil-fuel vehicles that become more expensive the greater a vehicle’s emissions. The irony in all this: Norway’s economy is powered by what is normally a lucrative oil industry that ships 1.2 million barrels per day.

Claiman says there is now a trans-Canada network of charging stations, recently completed by Tesla and Petro-Canada, that allows for coast-to-coast EV motoring. As well, urban centres have a good collection of charging stations, she says.

“For the most part, the infrastructure is quite good and is growing substantially,” she says. “Given that most EV drivers plug in at home — at least 80 per cent — we are actually getting close to all we need.”

While she says charging stations in busy public places should increase — “so people don’t have to wait” — the most important deficit may be the numbers of charging stations in multi-family residential buildings.

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“That would be an important place to focus on for infrastructure, more important than public places in my opinion.”

It’s an important and sometimes overlooked distinction: those living in multi-family dwellings are a key target market for EVs. They’re often living in highly walkable neighbourhoods, with easy access to either work or to mass transit and in some cases are more inclined to be ecologically mindful.

Which leads to another consideration: urban planning. The future of the automobile and the future of cities is intertwined. Urban planners and architects are advocating for a return to the “streetcar suburbs” of the 1940s and 50s, where a neighbourhood would cluster around high-density housing that fans out to single-family dwellings. The idea is that cities would still offer choices in housing options, but in neighbourhoods that more easily lend themselves to

What is needed to bring Canada to the same tipping point in EV adoption as Norway reached in March, 2019? Well, aside from compressing the size of the country, Cara Claiman, chief executive officer of Plug-N-Drive, a Canadian EV advocacy group, thinks we’re almost there.

walkability. That’s a term defined as walking with purpose — to work, either directly or by public transit, or to shop or access services — not simply going for a stroll.

By reducing the need to drive, the attractiveness of EV options starts to rise as drivers become less fearful of being stranded.

As for the energy needed to charge EVs, consider many cities have switched from power-hungry sodium-vapour streetlights to light-emitting diode (LED) lights, which is saving cities such as Los Angeles millions each year in power and leaving enough excess electricity to power charging stations.

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currently on the road have sufficient range to meet the typical commuter’s needs in a day four times over. Most EVs have range greater than 200 kilometres, while most commuters travel only about 50 kilometres in a day.

Based on that, Claiman says home-charging will satisfy the needs of most commuters on its own, and in her case, she’s not charging her EV every day.

“Most drivers only use 1/4 of the battery in a typical day of driving,” the website says, “which means it will take 1/4 of the time to charge.”

As well, the availability of charging stations that can recharge an EV in just a bit more time than it takes to fill a gas tank is growing, and the majority of charging stations will do so in a half-hour or less.

Still, the cost of even the least-expensive EV — the Volkswagen eGolf at $37k — and a fuel-saving compact such as the Nissan Micra ($10,488) is a difficult bridge to gap, even at normal, non-price war costs of gasoline. (To be fair, you get a lot more standard features on an eGolf than a Micra.)

Electric vehicles have a ways to go before widespread adoption, but increasing market share will drive down prices. Higher range, to allow for longer highway drives in a vast country such as Canada, will help. Soon, today’s $1,200 video cassette recorder becomes tomorrow’s $39 DVD player.

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Peterbilt Model 220EV Now Available for Customer Orders

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The Model 220EV can be configured through the SmartSpec® sales tool and ordered at one of Peterbilt’s best-in-class dealer locations with customer deliveries expected to start by the end of 2020.

The Model 220EV is Peterbilt’s first electric configuration for medium duty applications and provides customers a zero emission Class 6 or 7 vehicle for clean, efficient operation and lower overall maintenance. With a range of up to 200 miles on a full charge, the Model 220EV is powered by an electric motor, features two battery packs and an on-board charger.

When using the vehicle’s DC fast-charging system, the state-of-the-art, high-energy density battery packs can recharge in 1-2 hours, making the Model 220EV ideal for local pickup and delivery, as well as short regional haul operations.

Designed with optimal weight distribution and performance, the Model 220EV also provides greater driver comfort and productivity through a quiet ride, and the cab over engine (COE) configuration delivers superior maneuverability, enhanced visibility, a spacious interior and ease of serviceability for maximizing uptime.

“Peterbilt is leading the charge when it comes to commercial vehicle electrification featuring a full line up of EV Models, with over 30 out collecting real world miles. With the addition of the Model 220EV to our SmartSpec® sales tool Peterbilt dealers can easily spec and quote exactly what customers have been asking for in a zero-emission medium duty truck”, said Jason Skoog Peterbilt general manager and PACCAR vice president.

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TOTAL IN THE WORLD

3% IN FUEL

150 COUNTRIES

5 RESEARCH CENTERS

27 REFINERIES

60 LUBRICANT BLENDING PLANTS

112 000 EMPLOYEES

TOTAL CANADA 95% OF LUBRICANTS MADE IN CANADA* 70,000 SQ. FT. CANADIAN PLANT

* Of those sold in Canada

REDUCE

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