James Paul, Author at Electric Autonomy Canada

James Paul

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EVs are rapidly improving. It’s time to elevate Canadian highway charging

Electric Autonomy Canada, in partnership with Parkland, one of Canada’s leading national fuel retailers, are calling on architects and designers to rethink the roadside pit stop of today and reimagine electric-powered road trips of the future in a new charging station design competition

Sep 13, 2021

7 minute read

Real routes! Real freight! Canada’s Purolator and Day & Ross take on 11 U.S. companies in three-week electric trucking demo starting today

For the first time in its history, the bi-annual Run On Less trucking competition — run by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency — has gone electric. In another first, two Canadian entrants will participate over the next three weeks with 11 U.S. fleets

Sep 2, 2021

6 minute read

GM touts advances in its EV battery technology with latest Ultium platform details

From flexible pack formats, to cells designed for recycling, to a wireless battery management system designed with help of Canadian talent, GM signals innovation ahead of Cadillac LYRIQ EV launch

Aug 26, 2021

6 minute read

Canadian automotive manufacturing projects to get $40 million in funding as part of ZEV challenge

NGen, the industry-led organization behind Canada’s Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster, wants to fund projects that help strengthen the Canadian auto sector’s ability to transition to zero emission vehicles

Aug 12, 2021

3 minute read

Federal government launches clean energy investment blitz to mark first #EVWeekinCanada

Cross-country investments focus on charging infrastructure, solutions for electric trucks, buses and residential buildings, and breaking down barriers to EV adoption

Aug 4, 2021

6 minute read

Riding the wave: Toronto Island ferry electrification one of several zero-emission marine projects

Toronto Island Airport will soon be serviced by an all-electric ferry, while work is advancing on several other zero-emission vessel projects across the country

Jul 30, 2021

3 minute read

Mercedes-Benz launches Canada-wide EQ-platform EV charging strategy

On the heels of its German parent’s declaration to be “electric only” by 2030, Mercedes-Benz Canada today unveiled a comprehensive vehicle charging strategy called “Mercedes Me Charge,” featuring major network partners, Plug and Charge functionality and green charging

Jul 27, 2021

5 minute read

VinFast, Vietnam’s first EV maker, to include Canada in its 2022 global EV launch

The fast-growing flagship Vietnamese car manufacturer says it will introduce its electric vehicles in five new markets in early 2022, another sign of the expanding range of available EV options for would-be buyers

Jul 23, 2021

4 minute read

New Li-Cycle partnership extends sustainable battery recycling to e-scooters and e-bikes

Ontario-based EV battery recycler Li-Cycle is teaming up with vehicle-sharer Helbiz to recycle lithium-ion batteries from micro-mobility options like e-scooters and e-bikes

Jul 22, 2021

3 minute read

Electrify Canada to triple charging locations by 2025 as it expands to nine provinces

The commitment will expand Electrify Canada’s network to over 100 locations offering 500 chargers including many in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

Jul 14, 2021

4 minute read

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The Electric Fuelling Station of the Future

Click below to view detailed images of the winners of the design competition