Katie Ingram, Author at Electric Autonomy Canada

Katie Ingram

Katie Ingram is a freelance journalist and author based in Halifax. She also teaches in the University of King's College School of Journalism.

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Smart charging pilot cuts carbon emissions by aligning charging to peak periods of wind generation

Nova Scotia Power achieves 10 per cent reduction in carbon emissions with smart EV chargers at more than 100 customer sites

Jun 29, 2023

3 minute read

Oxbotica expanding Toronto team to tackle North America’s autonomous vehicle software market

UK-based maker of “universal autonomy” vehicle software, flush with cash after raising US$140 million, will target airports, mining, agriculture and other commercial sectors

Feb 15, 2023

3 minute read

City of Saint John leases six electric buses to launch on-demand transit service

The buses, acquired from Damera Bus Sales, will go into service starting in September, and mark the New Brunswick city’s first steps towards having a fully electric transit fleet by 2040

Jul 5, 2022

3 minute read

The ledger doesn’t lie: new study shows Canadians can travel 5x further in an EV than a gas car for the same fuel cost

A 33-country study tallies up the difference in “fuelling” costs between electric vehicles and internal combustion engines with some encouraging findings if you aren’t filling up at the pump Editor’s note: This story was corrected to reflect the correct date of the NRCan report, which is 2009, not 2016. For Canadian EV drivers, $87.12 can […]

Aug 11, 2021

3 minute read

DHL’s zero-emission strategy takes off with purchase of 12 all-electric cargo planes

DHL Express is teaming up with U.S.-based Eviation Aircraft, as the first customer for the Seattle-area-based startup’s Alice eCargo electric plane, to bring electric-powered transport to the skies

Aug 6, 2021

4 minute read

Halifax Transit buying 60 electric buses, expands zero-emission commitment to new transit terminal

Halifax commuters will soon be taking cleaner, quieter rides as the city takes a major step forward on its plan to buy 210 electric buses by 2028

Jul 19, 2021

2 minute read

Nova Scotia to get first electric ferry in $3.3-million electrified transport and net-zero passenger terminal initiative

The Halifax Regional Municipality is adding an electric ferry to its public transportation fleet as part of electrification transition, it said in a June announcement

Jun 22, 2021

3 minute read

Turo car sharing service touts its EV offerings in a splashy partnership with Porsche

It’s not cheap, but users of the Turo car sharing service in Montreal who want to do more than kick the tires on an electric Porsche Taycan now have their chance

Jun 16, 2021

3 minute read

Autonomous driving: Closer than you think?

Accidents that occur with auto-pilot engaged make headlines, but with the number and reach of autonomous vehicle trials spreading, more global jurisdictions legalizing AVs and major auto manufacturers featuring hands-free technology, autonomous driving is getting real. Yet industry experts say there are still some important barriers to overcome

Jun 1, 2021

7 minute read

Canadian Tire embraces autonomous delivery in a deal to retrofit its middle-mile semi trucks

Canadian Tire is incorporating Canadian-made autonomous technology into its vehicle fleet with a pilot program for short-haul runs between distribution centres and warehouses

Mar 12, 2021

4 minute read