Josh Kozelj

15 posts

Josh Kozelj is a freelance writer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has written for the New York Times, Globe and Mail, and CBC.

Politicians in reflective vests tour inside of Michelin tire factory in Nova Scotia

Michelin secures funding to upgrade plants, make more EV tires in Nova Scotia

With its own money and $100 million in government support, Michelin is set to expand manufacturing of tires for electric vehicles and other modes of energy-efficient freight transportation at three plants in the province

Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Tires & Wheels, Nova Scotia

Josh Kozelj
March 23, 2023
3 minute read

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen with Li-Cycle CEO Ajay Kochhar and executive chairman Tim Johnston at Li-Cycle's Spoke facility in Kingston, Ont.

Next stop in Li-Cycle’s EV battery recycling growth story: Europe

After tripling its North American battery recycling capacity in 2022, Canada’s Li-Cycle plans to open its largest-ever facility this year in Germany — with much more in the works

EV Battery Recycling, EV Battery Supply Chain

Josh Kozelj
March 21, 2023
4 minute read

B.C. fuel cell expertise is driving growth for a Daimler Trucks-Volvo Group joint venture

Cellcentric Canada, with 70 employees at a new plant in Burnaby, is making components for next-generation fuel cell systems to power heavy-duty trucks

Heavy Duty EVs, Hydrogen & Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Long-haul trucks

Josh Kozelj
March 2, 2023
3 minute read

female manager supervises work in automotive factory

New to EVs? Here are some Canadian EV innovations that you might not know about

The final instalment in our “New to EVs?” feature highlights the growing number of made-in-Canada EV innovations — from QR-code charging outlets to a buddy network for new EV drivers — that are helping to make the EV driving experience and our EV ecosystem more complete

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada

Josh Kozelj
August 30, 2022
5 minute read

front view of length of GoBolt trucks stationed side by side

Vancity sees opportunity in EV project financing, as fleet transitions start to scale

After last month’s $3.2-million EV fleet project financing deal with Vancouver-based 7 Generation Capital, Vancity Community Investment Bank says it is looking for more opportunities to help fund transportation’s transition to net-zero

Electric Trucks, Electric Vehicles Canada, fleet electrification

Josh Kozelj
August 16, 2022
4 minute read

aerial view of downtown winnipeg along bank of river with overcast sky

Winnipeg to purchase 100 electric buses, overhaul transit system

The prairie city is set to receive over $500 million in funding from three levels of government in an attempt to jumpstart an EV transit system

electric buses, Electric Vehicles Canada, Manitoba

Josh Kozelj
July 19, 2022
5 minute read

electric SUV charging in residential parking space stationed in front of grey brick home

Reliance Home Comfort adds EV charger rentals to its appliances menu

One of Canada’s largest home services companies, best known for its water and heating equipment sales and rentals, is now offering Level 2 EV chargers in select B.C. and Ontario urban markets

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles Canada

Josh Kozelj
June 29, 2022
3 minute read

Stylized upward sloping graph with the title 'Q1 2022 EV sales'

Zero-emission vehicle registrations in Canada hit 8.3 per cent in first quarter of 2022

Battery electrics drove the entire increase, reaching 6.2 per cent market share; new model offerings and higher gas prices get credit for the surge

British Columbia B.C., Canadian Electric Vehicle Sales Data, Electric Vehicles Canada, Ontario, Quebec

Josh Kozelj
May 27, 2022
3 minute read

stylized dashboard analyzing surrounding area from inside vehicle

BlackBerry and Magna expand their advanced driver assistance technology partnership

The announcement builds on a four-year relationship between the two Canadian companies and reflects growing demand for autonomous tech

Autonomous vehicle readiness, Autonomous Vehicles Canada

Josh Kozelj
May 18, 2022
3 minute read

line of buses parked with Canada flag copied onto one side of them

Canadian NGOs launch electric school bus alliance to accelerate transition from diesel

The Canadian Electric School Bus Alliance, led by Équiterre and Green Communities Canada, and funded by the Trottier Family Foundation, will provide education, promote awareness and advocate policy change

Electric school buses, Electric Vehicles Canada, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec

Josh Kozelj
April 21, 2022
6 minute read