Mehanaz Yakub

199 posts

Mehanaz is a graduate of Concordia University in Journalism and Political Science and is striving to use her reporting skills to "make a difference."

Kenworth T680 hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles driving on a road

Loblaw purchases hydrogen Class 8 trucks as it continues to experiment with ZEV technologies

The grocery giant says the Kenworth T680 model trucks, equipped with Toyota hydrogen fuel-cell technology, will help Loblaw service routes that exceed the range of its battery-electric vehicles

Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Electric Trucks, Electric Vehicles Canada, fleet electrification, Heavy Duty EVs, Hydrogen & Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Mehanaz Yakub
June 1, 2023
4 minute read

Image of the lithium metal that Li-Metal produces

Quebec and Ontario signalling major lithium production developments

As Canada races to solidify its EV supply chain, Quebec and Ontario are vying for investments and development of their lithium sectors

critical minerals, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, Mining Resources for EVs, Ontario, Quebec

Mehanaz Yakub
May 30, 2023
6 minute read

Electrifying Canada’s military vehicles: moving quickly at home, going slower abroad

Canada’s Department of National Defence operates two very different vehicle fleets: each presents unique electrification challenges

Electric Fleets, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, fleet electrification

Mehanaz Yakub
May 23, 2023
8 minute read

Group shot of ZEVAI recipients at the EV & Charging Expo 2023

NRCan awards $5.9 million to 28 organizations for ZEV awareness projects, launches new ZEV info hub

As part of its ongoing efforts to “get the word out about EVs,” Natural Resources Canada announced the latest ZEVAI program funding recipients and the launch of a new ZEV Online Hub at the EV & Charging Expo 2023

Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding, Public EV Charging

Mehanaz Yakub
May 17, 2023
5 minute read

126 Lightning eMotors ZEVs heading to Ontario commercial auto distributor

Macnab EV Sales is set to receive 126 electric cargo vans, passenger vans and shuttle buses from Lightning eMotors by the end of 2023

Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Electric Vehicles Canada

Mehanaz Yakub
May 16, 2023
3 minute read

BYD 8TT electric semi truck coming to EV & Charging Expo in a Canadian first

The battery-powered Class 8 BYD truck is set to debut in Canada in the exhibitor show room at the EV & Charging Expo 2023 on May 17-18

Electric Trucks, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV & Charging Expo 2023, Heavy Duty EVs, Ontario

Mehanaz Yakub
May 11, 2023
3 minute read

Mixed rare earth oxide samples recycled by Cyclic Materials

Cyclic Materials inks $27-million investment deal with BMW i Ventures, Energy Impact Partners

The Kingston Ont.-based rare earth elements recycler will use the funding to scale up its capacity, creating a hub-and-spoke network for commercial operations

Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Recycling, EV Supply Chain

Mehanaz Yakub
May 10, 2023
4 minute read

Lion electric school buses, the LionC, plugged and charging

Lion Electric buses to power P.E.I. relief centres in emergencies

Prince Edward Island will be the first Canadian province to use the vehicle-to-grid technology onboard Lion Electric school buses to respond to disaster-related power outages

Electric school buses, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Prince Edward Island (PEI), Vehicle to Grid (V2G)

Mehanaz Yakub
May 9, 2023
3 minute read

A STM electric bus parked outside the Stinson garage depot

Montreal’s transit agency lifts the curtain on what it takes to convert a big-city depot to support electric buses

Electric Autonomy gets a guided, behind-the-scenes look at the Société de Transport de Montréal’s first electrified bus depot

electric buses, Quebec, zero emission buses

Mehanaz Yakub
May 5, 2023
7 minute read

Montreal earning reputation as an e-trucking hotspot in North America

Clean energy, purchase incentives and progressive city policies are driving commercial fleet operators to choose Greater Montreal as the go-to-place to roll out heavy-duty electric trucks

Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Electric Trucks, Electric Vehicles Canada, Heavy Duty EVs, Montreal, Quebec

Mehanaz Yakub
May 3, 2023
5 minute read