The Canadian City of Timmins is embarking on a pilot programme to reduce winter-time carbon emissions. Timmins, in Ontario, is running the pilot with DynaCERT HydraGen carbon emission systems to reduce the environmental impact of diesel powered vehicles.

Timmins has committed to run a comprehensive pilot programme to determine the economic, social, and governance objectives of the city. The deployment of the benefits of dynaCERT’s Technology, which are designed to reduce fuel consumption and carbon and NOx emissions, while reducing the Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) footprint of diesel vehicles, will be closely monitored on vehicles employed by the city of Timmins. Both fuel reductions and emissions will be monitored with dynaCERT’s HydraLytica telematics technology and other accepted methods of measurement for such purposes.

Vehicles having the carbon reduction technology fitted include the city’s buses, co-collection trucks, landfill equipment, and Public Works diesel-powered equipment will have HydraGEN Technology installed.

The City of Timmins is centrally located in Northeastern Ontario and serves as a regional hub for approximately 117,000 people. Timmins is home to a diverse population of about 41,000 residents within an area that is considered one of the richest gold-mining districts in the world. The city is also a centre for the exploration and production of minerals integral to the electric vehicle supply chain, green manufacturing and decarbonisation.

The climate is severe and requires winterised diesel vehicles to function all year round. For the carbon reduction technology, that means that such systems also have to function on a year-round basis. dynaCERT and the City of Timmins have agreed that, for such purposes, the pilot programme will run well into the Canadian winter months to ensure compliance with the city’s short term and long term GHG objectives.

Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services for the City of Timmins, said, “We’re interested in finding a sustainable solution for lowering our GHG emissions without compromising performance or service standards. The opportunity to collaborate with dynaCERT allows us to gather real time data on how our diesel vehicles will perform in colder temperatures with the applied technology.”

Scott Tam, Manager of Environmental Services for the City of Timmins, said, “The City of Timmins strives to be a leader of sustainability in northeastern Ontario. As a member of the Partners for Climate Protection Program, the City of Timmins has developed a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan to reduce GHG emissions and this project will help reach our reduction goals.”

Jim Payne, President & CEO of dynaCERT, said, “On behalf of dynaCERT, I am looking forward to the deployment of our HydraGEN Technology with the progressive City of Timmins. Our proprietary and patented HydraGEN Technology is designed to reduce fuel consumption in internal combustion engines and reduce Carbon and NOx emissions, along with the proposed future benefits gained with dynaCERT Carbon Credits all of which is so important in providing a global solution to reduce pollution. Progressive governments, such as the officials of the City Council of Timmins and the City’s entire team of broadminded trailblazers are all fighting a noble battle against air pollution. dynaCERT warmly congratulates the City of Timmins and its citizens and leaders.”