Jean-François Venne

3 posts

Jean-François Venne is a freelance reporter from Montreal writing about education, R&D, business and current affairs.

Will Canadas autonomous vehicles be electric

Why Canada’s autonomous vehicles may not be all-electric

Electric vehicles are cheaper to run than hybrids and create zero emissions. Will policymakers start mandating their use in autonomous vehicles?

Autonomous vehicle readiness, Autonomous Vehicles Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada

Brian BanksandJean-François Venne
October 31, 2019
5 minute read

Municipal electric champions show how it’s done

Award winners reveal how resolve – and forward thinking – can move Canadian communities toward electrification

City of Kingston, City of Plessiville, Montreal

Jean-François Venne
June 18, 2019
5 minute read

Prices, policies slow the transition to electric school buses

Electric school buses emit close to no greenhouse gases, preserve children from harmful exposure to diesel exhaust and make no noise. Yet, there are still very few of them on our roads. What stalls them?

Electric school buses, Lion Electric, Transdev Canada

Jean-François Venne
May 7, 2019
4 minute read