1. NEWS RELEASE
For immediate release
FPInnovations’ PIT Group to host the Energotest, an
independent verification of trucking technology performance
Evaluations to include fuel consumption comparisons between North American
and European truck models
Montreal, QC – August 23, 2013 – FPInnovations’ Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) group, a not‐
for‐profit engineering and research center for the North American trucking industry, today announced
that it will host its biannual Energotest® event at the Transport Canada test track operated by PMG
Technologies in Blainville, Quebec, September 11 to 19, 2013. The event will feature fuel consumption
tests comparing North American and European trucks, and evaluations of trailer side skirts and other
new and unique products.
“We created the Energotest to provide accurate and indisputable results on the economic and
environmental impact of green fleet technologies,” said Yves Provencher, director of PIT. “Suppliers
come to the Energotest for independent verification of their technology’s performance. Fleet managers
who are early adopters of green technologies attend the event to find solutions they can use to
transport goods in an environmentally friendly and cost efficient manner.”
PIT uses leading‐edge technology and infrastructure, combined with the most stringent testing
protocols, to guarantee the highest reliability in its test results. For the fall Energotest, PIT will conduct
SAE J1526 Type III fuel consumption tests to compare North American Volvo VNL 630 XE to European
Volvo Globetrotter tractors.
In the five years since its inception, PIT has earned a reputation as North America’s premier trucking
technology engineering and product testing firm.
At the spring 2013 Energotest, about 300 attendees were on hand to witness a variety of tests, and to
hear remarks by fleets on how PIT made a difference in their operations and from suppliers on how
reliable tests have boosted their sales. Attendees also viewed exhibits of products tested at Energotest
from 16 suppliers of trucking equipment.
“Our goal is to accelerate the implementation of the best technologies and make sure inferior
technologies are not taking resources that could be used more effectively,” said Provencher. “Bottom

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line is we focus on the best, eliminate the bad, and if we can’t find that technology in Canada or the U.S.,
we will go overseas to find it.”
As the benchmark for testing services in both Canada and U.S., PIT is the organization chosen by
Environment Canada to conduct testing of green transportation technologies. Recently, Canada
Economic Development contributed $800,000 to PIT for acquiring cutting‐edge testing equipment.
About Performance Innovation Transport
Based in Montreal, Quebec, Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) is a group of FPInnovations. Formed in 2008, PIT is an
unbiased, neutral testing organization to help fleet managers select the best technologies to reduce costs and environmental
impact. PIT works in cooperation with the U.S. SmartWay Transport Partnership, Natural Resources Canada, and Environment
Canada who has selected PIT as the benchmark facility for testing green transportation technologies. PIT evaluates and
implements technologies that promote efficient energy use in the commercial transportation, municipal and transit industries
and has grown to include 26 fleets, 16 municipalities and four federal and provincial government agencies. For more
information about PIT, visit pit.fpinnovations.ca. For more information about FPInnovations, visit www.fpinnovations.ca.
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Media Contacts:
Susan Fall
LaunchIt
858‐490‐1050
susan@launchitpr.com
Terry Knee
Communications Director
FPInnovations
514‐630‐4115
terry.knee@fpinnovations.ca
Technical Contact:
Yves Provencher
Director, PIT
FPInnovations
514‐909‐1950
yves.provencher@fpinnovations.ca