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Transforming Trucking

Efficient Trucks
Technology
Transportation
Grade 10
NS
Transforming Trucking

Description

This lesson is an introduction to efficient trucks. The class will learn about the transportation sector and the role that transport trucks play. Students will learn about some examples of technology that are improving the emissions of these trucks. They will then design their own truck concept in an effort to understand that types of changes can help improve the sector.

Lesson Type: Hands-on, Project

Duration: Single Class, Multi-Day Lesson

Sector: Transportation

Region: Rural Areas, Urban Areas

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