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Electric Vehicles
Volkswagen sets ID.4 up for Canadian market success as first all wheel drive, electric SUV to be rebate-eligible
electricautonomy.ca - Peter Vella
For some time Volkswagen has been claiming that they will be “People’s Car of Electric Vehicles”. Peter Vella dives into why last week’s announcement …
17 hours ago
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Electric Vehicles
Commercial buildings: an EV-ready approach for new builds and retrofits
electricautonomy.ca - Brendan McEwen
In the third article in a series that explores how to make the built environment EV-ready, Brendan McEwen turns to commercial buildings, outlining …
1 day ago
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Canadian Politics
Parliamentary Committee calls for a ZEV standard
electricautonomy.ca - Brian Banks
Timely report on Canadian EV policy offers a sweeping list of 13 recommendations that also include the continued development of domestic supply …
2 days ago
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Canada
Low-income households could benefit the most from EVs, but we need policy fixes to make that happen
electricautonomy.ca - Gordon Bauer
Incentives for used EVs and tiered subsidy levels based on income would bring the benefits of vehicle electrification to a more diverse cross-section …
2 days ago
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Volkswagen
Volkswagen’s ID.4 to cost $44,995 in Canada, qualifying for federal rebate
electricautonomy.ca - Luke Sarabia
The relatively affordable 400-kilometre range crossover SUV will be rolled out first in Quebec and British Columbia this summer before becoming more …
3 days ago
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Tesla Semi
Tesla Semi trucks in electric log hauling project on Vancouver Island
electricautonomy.ca - Emma Jarratt
Forest management company, Mosaic, is partnering with startup service provider, EcoWest Driven, to use electric semi-trucks in Mosaic’s logging …
6 days ago
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Electric Vehicles
New EV arrivals in Canada include one cost-friendly debut and several six-figure offerings
electricautonomy.ca - Michael Bettencourt
The number of newly available models of battery electric vehicles in Canada for Q2 is not huge, but includes some significant launches with the …
Apr 7
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Accessibility
Closing gaps for EV adoption in Canada: rethinking accessibility and affordability
electricautonomy.ca - Emma Buchanan
Across Canada drivers are interested in purchasing an EV, but the greatest barrier remains equitable access, including: affordability, knowledge gaps …
Apr 2
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Manufacturing
RBC calls for a Canadian export strategy built on EVs, batteries and cleantech to boost economy
electricautonomy.ca - Luke Sarabia
Canada could net $1 trillion in additional exports by 2030 by capitalizing on the Biden administration’s plans to reengineer North American supply …
Apr 1
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College & University
British Columbia pushes agenda on EV skills training with three new college programs
electricautonomy.ca - Emma Jarratt
Automotive technicians in B.C. are now able to upgrade their skills to enter the electric vehicle sector workforce through a $440,000 expansion of …
Mar 30
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Electric Vehicles
Purolator debuts five 18-foot, fully electric delivery trucks in Vancouver
electricautonomy.ca - Luke Sarabia
The freight, package and logistics solutions provider’s first fully electric delivery trucks join low speed ZEVs, e-bikes and more than 300 hybrids …
Mar 30
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Canada
Canada’s world-leading powersports vehicle maker BRP to launch electric versions of all vehicle lines by 2026
electricautonomy.ca - Emma Jarratt
Calling it a move that’s been “in the making for years,” the maker of Ski-doo, Evinrude and Can-Am says it will invest $300 million to electrify its …
Mar 29
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Canada
NRCan seeking recipients for up to 50 per cent funding for EV charging infrastructure
electricautonomy.ca - Emma Buchanan
Applicants to the latest phase of the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program have until June 2021 to apply for up to $5 million per project for …
Mar 27
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Wireless Charging
GreenPower announces first sale of EV minibuses with wireless charging capability
electricautonomy.ca - Emma Jarratt
The deal, which sends four EV Star buses to Washington State, marks the first commercial success for the B.C.-based EV maker’s partnership with …
Mar 25
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Canada Post
New electric delivery vehicles hitting Canadian market signal opportunity for fleet operators
electricautonomy.ca - Luke Sarabia
Big names like Amazon and FedEx may be leading the way, but our round-up of fully electric vans finds an increasing number of options are coming to …
Mar 23
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Canada
Accelerating electric vehicle growth through equity-minded policies
electricautonomy.ca - Nathan Lemphers
Making EVs accessible to drivers in all income brackets is key for a successful transition to zero-emission mobility, but it will only happen with …
Mar 19
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Canada
New rebates and free chargers part of Prince Edward Island’s $1.9-million EV adoption investment
electricautonomy.ca - Emma Jarratt
PEI’s announcement includes $5,000 incentive for the purchase of a new or used electric vehicle, the most generous used EV incentive in Canada, and …
Mar 19
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Landmark Active Transportation Fund sees $400 million earmarked for human-powered transportation options
electricautonomy.ca - Emma Jarratt
As part of a larger zero-emissions and clean transportation strategy, the federal government is including pedestrians, cyclists and skiers in its …
Mar 16
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Quebec lands new $185-million Lion Electric Co. battery pack factory
electricautonomy.ca - Emma Jarratt
Editor’s note: This story was updated on March 15, 2021 to include comments from our interview with Lion’s CEO this afternoon. Following through on …
Mar 15
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Canadian Tire embraces autonomous delivery in a deal to retrofit its middle-mile semi trucks
electricautonomy.ca - Katie Ingram
Canadian Tire is incorporating Canadian-made autonomous technology into its vehicle fleet with a pilot program for short-haul runs between …
Mar 12
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Hyundai Canada moves to recycle EV batteries in deal with Quebec-based Lithion Recycling
electricautonomy.ca - Emma Jarratt
Canadian technology in recycling end-of-life lithium-ion batteries continues to make headlines, with Hyundai the latest OEM to partner with a …
Mar 12
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City of Saskatoon running second pilot to study benefits of transitioning fleet to electric vehicles
electricautonomy.ca - Emma Jarratt
Saskatoon’s latest pilot involves adding four Chevy Bolt’s to the municipal fleet, which the city is leasing to study emissions reductions, cost …
Mar 12
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Stantec set to bring micro-mobility hubs to cities, campuses in new partnership with Swiftmile
electricautonomy.ca - Nicholas Sanderson
Parking and e-charging hubs, designed to improve micro-mobility and autonomous vehicle infrastructure, will be offered through Stantec’s new …
Mar 9
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Vying for Canada’s flagship battery manufacturing facility: proposals brewing in Quebec, B.C. and Ontario
electricautonomy.ca - Emma Jarratt
As the electric mobility industry quests to establish Canada’s national battery supply chain we look at three companies who are trying to put down …
Mar 5
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Ottawa allocates $2.75-billion from new $14.9-billion transit fund for electric buses and infrastructure
electricautonomy.ca - Emma Jarratt
The announcement adds substance to the government’s pledge to expand electrified transit and ranges from helping to transition fleets to cleaner fuel …
Mar 4
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Nearly seven in 10 Canadians intend to make their next vehicle purchase an EV: survey
electricautonomy.ca - Luke Sarabia
KMPG poll finds that most Canadians plan to go electric, with price the only major roadblock and younger generations the most keenAs electric vehicle …
Mar 3
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$1M provincial investment drives Gatik’s self-driving trucks, leveraging Ontario expertise and climate
electricautonomy.ca - Brian Banks
A 12,000-square-foot Toronto building has been converted to become the Palo Alto company’s new Canadian research facility and operations centre …
Mar 2
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North American auto market recalibrating to factor in the “EV effect” on residual values
electricautonomy.ca - Brian Banks
The rising adoption of EVs has the potential to throw resale values of all vehicles into flux. Eric Lyman, executive vice-president at ALG, shares …
Feb 25
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New Nova Scotia EV rebate draws praise for making the transition to ZEVs inclusive
electricautonomy.ca - Emma Jarratt
Editor’s update March 13, 2021: Details of the Nova Scotia EV rebate program can be found here.A big announcement from a small province is catching …
Feb 24