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Reporting on key policy issues regarding Canadian federal, provincial, and municipal governments toward the adoption of electric and autonomous transport and new mobility services.

Steven Guilbeault speaking in front of podium at Propulsion Quebec event

Propulsion Québec receives $8 million to launch EV charging and smart transportation development programs

The funding, from the federal and provincial governments, will support installation of over 600 new public EV chargers in the province and help launch several business development initiatives, including a defence-focused project, to boost Quebec’s intelligent EV industrial cluster
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, fleet electrification
Kendra Liinamaa working on pipe system in mine

Meet the Canadian women solving problems, digging deep and changing the face of the mining industry

In honour of Women in Mining Day, Electric Autonomy Canada spotlights some of the leading women in the Canadian mining sector. While there remains a steep climb to gender equality, signs of progress — including opportunities due to mining electrification — are encouraging
Education, Mining Resources for EVs, Workforce Skills and Training
Man and young woman sit in front seats of vehicle, a teaching moment.

A buddy program in Quebec demonstrates how peer-to-peer assistance helps get more drivers into EVs

Through local events, webinars and a buddy network Quebec-based pairing program, Jumelage, aim helps future EV owners get comfortable behind the wheel of their zero-emission ride
Education, Electric Vehicles Canada, Quebec
styled graph overlayed on a overhead view of highway traffic

Phase out of new PHEV sales by 2035 critical to Canada achieving 2050 net zero emissions: report

Embracing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles as part of Canada’s zero-emission vehicle transition strategy makes sense today. But next decade, we’ll need to revisit the relationship, says the International Council on Clean Transportation
Electric Vehicles Canada
waterfront view of Pickering nuclear power station with wind turbine on grounds

Electricity access in Ontario under spotlight as questions hover about previously unannounced LG Chem battery supply factory

More questions than answers surround the fate of a potential LG Chem factory deal in Windsor, but the resulting scrutiny has turned electricity supply into a hot topic in the Ontario election campaign
EV Battery Supply Chain, EV Manufacturing, Ontario, Quebec
audience view of panelists in conversation with slideshow in background

Sudbury EV battery supply chain conference unites stakeholders: “We need to do more”

From Indigenous relations to sourcing raw materials to waste reduction to value-added manufacturing, experts at Sudbury’s marquee event were unanimous that realizing Canada’s enormous EV battery supply chain potential hinges on further cooperation and commitment from all participants in the sector
Accelerate ZEV Supply Chain Alliance, BEVs in Mining, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, Mining Resources for EVs, NGen
Electric vehicles in front of condos and MURBs

High-rise headaches: EV charging in Canada’s condos, apartments and MURBs a mixed experience

Electric Autonomy’s cross-Canada guide to municipal building code regulations for EV charging in multi-unit residential buildings reveals a fragmented patchwork of standards with many cities and entire provinces missing-in-action
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, EV charging in condos and MURBs