Katie Ingram

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

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…
Research Reports
A virtual rendering of the front of an Eviation Alice eCargo plane in front of a DHL warehouse

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
Electric Aviation
A Halifax Transit bus

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
electric buses
Halifax transit ferry

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
Electric Boats, Marine, Nova Scotia
Porsche Taycan

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
Car sharing services, Porsche Canada
Waymo self driving technology

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
Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Pilots, Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN)
NS Premier EV policy

New Nova Scotia premier is expected to advance a pro-EV policy agenda

Incoming provincial Liberal leader and premier-designate Iain Rankin campaigned on a platform calling for EV incentives, expanded charging infrastructure and more zero-emission public transit
Nova Scotia