Recent Advantage Reports

Reduction of energy intensity by the use of a multipurpose semi-trailer
(Michaelsen, J)
Reducing fuel costs is a major concern for transporters. Groupe Charette inc. uses a multipurpose trailer concept designed by Legras Industries of France to reduce its empty trip kilometres and improve its fleet’s energy efficiency. These...
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Evaluation of accuracy and precision of truck engine electronic control modules to capture fuel data
(Surcel, MD, Michaelsen, J)
This study evaluated the accuracy and precision of truck Engine Control Modules (ECM) concerning the fuel consumption data using long-term operational observation, short-term operational observation, and test track and road fuel consumption tests....
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Preliminary observations of partial cuts in hardwood and mixedwood forests using the cut-to-length system
(Girard, P, Roy, V)
FPInnovations, Feric Division, observed four operations using cut-to-length systems in partial cuts in hardwood and mixedwood forests. Our observations confirmed that the system was efficient under these conditions and that the work quality was...
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Evaluation of the Bräcke M36a three-row mounder
(Gingras, M, Cormier, D)
Feric evaluated the Bräcke M36a three-row mounder in cooperation with the Coopérative Forestière de Girardville and AbitibiBowater Inc. in the Lac Saint-Jean region of Quebec. The study’s main objectives were to identify a niche for the Bräcke M36a...
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Mechanized harvesting to reduce soil and stem damage during selection harvesting in tolerant hardwoods
(Sutherland, B)
Selection harvesting of tolerant hardwoods typically stops during the spring and early summer when there is heightened concern over damage to soils and residual stems from felling trees and machine activity. A feller-buncher and an 8-wheel forwarder...
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