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HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-04-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- medium and heavy-duty vehicle
1, record 1, English, medium%20and%20heavy%2Dduty%20vehicle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MHDV 1, record 1, English, MHDV
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- véhicule moyen et lourd
1, record 1, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20moyen%20et%20lourd
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VML 1, record 1, French, VML
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-01-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
- Transport of Goods
- Cargo (Water Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cargo handling equipment
1, record 2, English, cargo%20handling%20equipment
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heavy-duty non-road, self-propelled vehicle or land-based equipment used at a seaport or rail yard to lift or move cargo, such as containerized, bulk, or break-bulk goods. 2, record 2, English, - cargo%20handling%20equipment
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
- Transport de marchandises
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- équipement de manutention de cargaison
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9quipement%20de%20manutention%20de%20cargaison
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
équipement de manutention de cargaison : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20de%20manutention%20de%20cargaison
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-12-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Air Pollution
- Pollutants
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Emissions Research and Measurements
1, record 3, English, Emissions%20Research%20and%20Measurements
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The team of engineers, chemists and technologists within the Emissions Research and Measurements section of Environment [and Climate Change] Canada undertakes activities including :vehicle and engine emissions testing for the federal government's regulatory compliance audit program; quantifying the emission contribution of a range of mobile sources including road, marine, rail, and air transportation; scientific evaluations of alternative and renewable fuels; emissions research on light-and heavy-duty electric and hybrid vehicles; and working with government and industry in the evaluation of after-market exhaust emissions control technologies, fuels, and strategies to reduce the environmental impact of transportation. 1, record 3, English, - Emissions%20Research%20and%20Measurements
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Pollution de l'air
- Agents de pollution
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Recherche et mesure des émissions
1, record 3, French, Recherche%20et%20mesure%20des%20%C3%A9missions
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'équipe d'ingénieurs, de chimistes et de technologues de la section Recherche et mesure des émissions d'Environnement [et Changement climatique] Canada accomplit notamment les activités suivantes : essais en lien avec les émissions de véhicules et de moteurs pour le programme de vérification de la conformité réglementaire du gouvernement fédéral, quantification de la contribution des émissions attribuables à une série de sources mobiles, y compris les transports sur route, sur l'eau, sur rails et aériens; évaluations scientifiques de carburants de remplacement ou renouvelables, recherches sur les émissions des véhicules électriques et hybrides légers et utilitaires lourds; et travaux avec le gouvernement et l'industrie pour évaluer les technologies de contrôle des émissions de gaz d'échappement après fabrication, carburants et stratégies visant à réduire les impacts environnementaux des transports. 1, record 3, French, - Recherche%20et%20mesure%20des%20%C3%A9missions
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-07-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- heavy-duty diesel vehicle
1, record 4, English, heavy%2Dduty%20diesel%20vehicle
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- HDDV 2, record 4, English, HDDV
correct, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a large increase in the number of motor vehicles, especially light-duty gasoline trucks (vans, SUVs and pickups) and heavy-duty diesel vehicles (commercial transport trucks), have contributed to the significant rise in GHG [greenhouse gas] emissions. 3, record 4, English, - heavy%2Dduty%20diesel%20vehicle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
heavy-duty diesel vehicle; HDDV : term and abbreviation standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the Black Carbon Inventory. 4, record 4, English, - heavy%2Dduty%20diesel%20vehicle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
heavy-duty diesel vehicle : term standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the Air Pollutant Emission Inventory Report. 4, record 4, English, - heavy%2Dduty%20diesel%20vehicle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- véhicule lourd à moteur diesel
1, record 4, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20lourd%20%C3%A0%20moteur%20diesel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- VLMD 2, record 4, French, VLMD
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- véhicule lourd au diesel 3, record 4, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20lourd%20au%20diesel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] un fort accroissement du nombre de véhicules motorisés, surtout des camions légers à essence (camionnettes, véhicules utilitaires sport et fourgonnettes) et des véhicules lourds à moteur diesel (camions de transport commercial), ont contribué à la hausse significative des émissions de GES [gaz à effet de serre]. 4, record 4, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20lourd%20%C3%A0%20moteur%20diesel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
véhicule lourd à moteur diesel; VLMD : terme et abréviation normalisés par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre de l'inventaire de carbone noir. 5, record 4, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20lourd%20%C3%A0%20moteur%20diesel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
véhicule lourd au diesel : terme normalisé par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre de l'Inventaire des émissions de polluants atmosphériques. 5, record 4, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20lourd%20%C3%A0%20moteur%20diesel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- vehículo pesado de motor diésel
1, record 4, Spanish, veh%C3%ADculo%20pesado%20de%20motor%20di%C3%A9sel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Para mitigar los efectos nocivos de la contaminación atmosférica, la OMS [Organización Mundial de la Salud] sugiere un conjunto de políticas públicas, entre ellas la utilización de vehículos pesados de motor diésel más limpios y vehículos y combustibles de bajas emisiones, especialmente combustibles con bajo contenido de azufre. 1, record 4, Spanish, - veh%C3%ADculo%20pesado%20de%20motor%20di%C3%A9sel
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-01-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- heavy-duty gasoline vehicle
1, record 5, English, heavy%2Dduty%20gasoline%20vehicle
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On-board diagnostic systems will also be required for heavy-duty gasoline vehicles and engines ... 2, record 5, English, - heavy%2Dduty%20gasoline%20vehicle
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- véhicule lourd à essence
1, record 5, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20lourd%20%C3%A0%20essence
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-07-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Transportation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Programme d’inspection et d’entretien des véhicules automobiles lourds
1, record 6, English, Programme%20d%26rsquo%3Binspection%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bentretien%20des%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles%20lourds
correct, Quebec
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- PIEVAL 1, record 6, English, PIEVAL
correct, Quebec
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of the ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs of Québec. Suggested English name but not official :Heavy-duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program. 1, record 6, English, - Programme%20d%26rsquo%3Binspection%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bentretien%20des%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles%20lourds
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Transports
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'inspection et d'entretien des véhicules automobiles lourds
1, record 6, French, Programme%20d%27inspection%20et%20d%27entretien%20des%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles%20lourds
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- PIEVAL 1, record 6, French, PIEVAL
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avec la mise en œuvre du Programme d'inspection et d'entretien des véhicules automobiles lourds, le ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs veut s'assurer que les véhicules lourds qui circulent sur les routes du Québec respectent les normes d'émissions polluantes décrites dans le Règlement sur les normes environnementales applicables aux véhicules lourds, entré en vigueur le 1er juin 2006. 1, record 6, French, - Programme%20d%27inspection%20et%20d%27entretien%20des%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles%20lourds
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-09-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Finance
- Oil and Gas Distribution Facilities
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cardlock
1, record 7, English, cardlock
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Department received comments suggesting that commercial cardlock and keylock facilities should be exempt from the proposed Regulations due to the variety of commercial vehicle types and large skid tanks filled at these facilities. It was also suggested wholesale purchaser-consumers of fuels should be excluded on the basis of their small contribution to the desired benefits. Finally, one commenter suggested that given the relatively low cost of flow-limiting devices, their installation should be required on all fuel dispensing nozzles, including those used to refuel heavy-duty vehicles. 2, record 7, English, - cardlock
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information retrieved from a bibliographic data base. 3, record 7, English, - cardlock
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Finances
- Install. de distrib. (Pétrole et gaz naturel)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- carte-accès
1, record 7, French, carte%2Dacc%C3%A8s
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Ministère a reçu des commentaires selon lesquels il faudrait exempter du règlement proposé les installations commerciales à carte d'accès et fermées à clé à cause de la variété des types de véhicules commerciaux et des gros réservoirs sur patins remplis à ces installations. On a aussi suggéré d'exclure les grossistes acheteurs-consommateurs de carburant à cause de leur contribution minime aux avantages visés. Enfin, un intervenant a laissé entendre que, compte tenu du coût relativement faible des limiteurs de débit, il faudrait en imposer l'installation sur tous les pistolets distributeurs de carburant, y compris ceux qui servent à ravitailler des véhicules lourds. 2, record 7, French, - carte%2Dacc%C3%A8s
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-09-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trailers and Hauling
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- towing package
1, record 8, English, towing%20package
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- trailor-towing package 2, record 8, English, trailor%2Dtowing%20package
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To get the optional towing package(heavy-duty cooling, trailer wiring harness, and heavy-duty signal flasher), this vehicle must first have the optional engine and transmission, auto levelling suspension, and touring tires. 1, record 8, English, - towing%20package
Record 8, Key term(s)
- trailor towing package
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Remorques et remorquage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ensemble de remorquage
1, record 8, French, ensemble%20de%20remorquage
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- kit de remorquage 2, record 8, French, kit%20de%20remorquage
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ainsi, lorsque l'on souhaite tirer une roulotte, le consommateur devrait penser à choisir un véhicule en conséquence et, de préférence, équipée d'une transmission automatique et du kit de remorquage (towing package). Sur ces véhicules, le constructeur pose en usine un radiateur de plus grande dimension, un refroidisseur de transmission et le câblage nécessaire au raccordement avec une roulotte ou une remorque. 2, record 8, French, - ensemble%20de%20remorquage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-01-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Environmental Economics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- heavy-duty vehicle
1, record 9, English, heavy%2Dduty%20vehicle
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A motor vehicle either designated primarily for transportation of goods and rated at more than 6,000 pounds, or designated primarily for transportation of persons and hauling a capacity of more than 12 persons. 2, record 9, English, - heavy%2Dduty%20vehicle
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Économie environnementale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- véhicule utilitaire lourd
1, record 9, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20utilitaire%20lourd
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
- Economía del medio ambiente
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- vehículo pesado
1, record 9, Spanish, veh%C3%ADculo%20pesado
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-12-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Special Packaging
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- intermediate bulk container
1, record 10, English, intermediate%20bulk%20container
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- IBC 1, record 10, English, IBC
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- semibulk container 1, record 10, English, semibulk%20container
correct
- semi-bulk container 2, record 10, English, semi%2Dbulk%20container
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A container that carries a quantity of material which is in a free-flowing liquid or dry state and contained within industrial packaging without the use of inner containers. 3, record 10, English, - intermediate%20bulk%20container
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intermediate bulk containers(IBCs), also called semibulk containers, are larger than conventional drums and heavy-duty shipping bags but smaller than a bulk vehicle(eg. a tanker truck). One of its major distinguishing features is the absence of protrusions(eg, bilges) for manual handling. It is, by definition, designed for mechanical handling... IBCs contain the product directly, unlike box pallets... which generally contain packaged products. IBCs are available in many different materials. Those that carry solids are generally made of rigid or collapsible metal, rigid plastics; corrugated paperboard; wood or reconstituted wood; heavy-duty coated fabric; or plastic-tape fabric. Those that carry liquids are generally made of rigid metal; rigid plastic; corrugated paperboard; or flexible materials(eg, rubber-coated fabric, or polyurethane film). 1, record 10, English, - intermediate%20bulk%20container
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Emballages spéciaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- conteneur semi-vrac
1, record 10, French, conteneur%20semi%2Dvrac
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- grand récipient pour vrac 2, record 10, French, grand%20r%C3%A9cipient%20pour%20vrac
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Grand récipient pour vrac» est le terme recommandé par le comité d'experts des Nations Unies à Genève, qui s'est penché sur la question du transport des marchandises dangereuses. Quant à «conteneur semi-vrac», il a été utilisé par le groupe de travail 7 du sous-comité 3 du Comité européen de normalisation technique de l'emballage. 2, record 10, French, - conteneur%20semi%2Dvrac
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-01-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- base emission rate
1, record 11, English, base%20emission%20rate
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- BER 1, record 11, English, BER
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Emission factor estimates for automobiles, light-duty gasoline trucks, medium-duty gasoline trucks, and heavy-duty gasoline and diesel trucks are based on the following factors : a) New vehicle performance data for the years 1972 and earlier are based on U. S. EPA MOBILE 2 Base Emission Rates(BER). 1, record 11, English, - base%20emission%20rate
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- taux d'émissions de base
1, record 11, French, taux%20d%27%C3%A9missions%20de%20base
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-12-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- heavy-duty vehicle emission control
1, record 12, English, heavy%2Dduty%20vehicle%20emission%20control
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Sub-committee feels that any positive change in heavy-duty vehicle emission control in the United States should be simultaneously considered for adoption in Canada. 1, record 12, English, - heavy%2Dduty%20vehicle%20emission%20control
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- contrôle des émissions des véhicules lourds
1, record 12, French, contr%C3%B4le%20des%20%C3%A9missions%20des%20v%C3%A9hicules%20lourds
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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