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FIBA Canning's "Discovery
Channel" Truck
FIBA Canning Inc. is proud
to have had our vehicle air twice on the Discovery Channel in 1995 ("A Vehicle for
Change").
Some of the features demonstrated
over a two year test period:
- Reduces energy
consumption utilizing BTU measurement of at least 50%.
- Reduces lubricants
and filters by at least 90%.
- Virtually eliminates
toxic emissions to the ambient environment.
- Virtually eliminates
carcinogenic Particulate Matter emissions.
- Reduces brake system
wear by at least 80%.
- Reduces engine wear
by at least 75%.
- Reduces PM emissions
due to tire wear by at least 20%.
- Reduces the cost of
energy (in Ontario) by 70% relative to diesel fuel.
- Reduces CO2 damage
to the environment by 65%.
More information from the
Ontario Ministry of Environment and Energy on this project
This vehicle was made possible with the support of:
Ontario Ministry of Environment and Energy
Transportation Development Centre
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