Transport/
Road Transportation
Light Duty Gasoline Trucks

Emissions from the operation of light-duty gasoline trucks is Canada's third-largest emissions sector. While engine efficiency continues to improve, Canada's population continues to grow, and larger vehicles such as SUVs have become more popular. Crossover SUVs, SUVs, and minivans are included in this emissions sector. The technology of hybrid and EV alternatives to internal combustion engines seems to be superior, and is currently crossing the chasm to mainstream adoption.

Causes of Emissions

This sector measures emissions from the combustion of gasoline from vehicles such as
  • SUVs / Crossovers: (e.g., Ford Explorer, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V)
  • Minivans: (e.g., Dodge Caravan, Honda Odyssey)
  • Pickup Trucks: (e.g., Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado)
  • Commercial Vans: (e.g., Ford Transit Connect)
Definition of this class of vehicles: Vehicles with a GVWR of less than 3,900 kg (8,500 lbs) that are designed for off-road operation, or have a certain cargo capacity that places them above light-duty gasoline vehicles, which is a separate IPCC emissions sector focused on sedans, hatchbacks, and coupes.

Stakeholders' Problems

Individuals and Families

To-do: What are this group's private problems relating to this emission sector?

What they do:

  • Buy/lease vehicles, choose vehicle type
  • Drive themselves
  • Pay for maintenance
  • Pay for insurance

What they worry about:

  • Purchase price/Lease price
  • Monthly / annual cost
  • Brand, appearance, style
  • Size
  • Safety
  • Range - will an EV leave me stranded?

Fleet Operators

To-do: What are this group's private problems relating to this emission sector?

What they do:

  • Buy vehicles, choose vehicle type
  • Sometimes employees drive vehicles, sometimes customers

What they worry about:

  • Total cost of ownership
  • Role capability
  • Range - will an EV leave me stranded?
  • Scope 1-2-3 emissions, if the operator has committed to compliance frameworks

Gasoline Vendors

To-do: What are this group's private problems relating to this emission sector?

  • Operate fueling stations
  • Are also oil and gas extraction companies

Car Companies

To-do: What are this group's private problems relating to this emission sector?

  • Sell gasoline vehicles and service
  • Sell electric vehicles and service
  • Sell hybrid vehicles and service
  • Need to be pretty sure of market demand before designing scalable manufacturing systems for EVs

Auto Mechanics

To-do: What are this group's private problems relating to this emission sector?

Federal Government

To-do: What are this group's private problems relating to this emission sector?

  • Flip-flops on EV mandate
  • Sometimes offers EV incentives
  • Imposes huge tariffs on Chinese EVs to protect domestic manufacturing industry and American car brands

Provincial Government

To-do: What are this group's private problems relating to this emission sector?

  • Sometimes offers EV incentives

Possible Strategies (feel free to help flesh these out, contribute more)