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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.

Freight trucks move on the road at autumn day time

Federal call for proposals targets up to $5 million at MHDV and ZEV infrastructure projects

The new funding, provided under Canada’s Energy Innovation Program, includes up to…

Call for Proposals, Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, MHDVs

Josh Kozelj
June 2, 2023
3 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

NGen issues new call for proposals to allocate $35 million for advanced manufacturing projects to support Canada’s ZEV value chain

Successful applicant-partners will share proceeds from a new $35-million NGen fund and up to $60 million more in industry contributions

critical minerals, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, EV Manufacturing, EV Supply Chain, Hydrogen & Hydrogen Fuel Cells, NGen, Power electronics

Brian Banks
May 16, 2023
2 minute read

Attracting global companies is the key to cementing Canada’s EV legacy

Ahead of the 2023 EV & Charging Expo, it’s critical to consider how attracting FDI helps Canada seize this once-in-a-generation opportunity

Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, EV Manufacturing, EV Supply Chain, Invest in Canada, Mining Resources for EVs

Invest in Canada
May 10, 2023
4 minute read

Semi Trucks Mechanic with Large Wrench in Hand

Quebec commits $7 million to train mechanics to service heavy-duty EVs, hybrids

The 196-hour training program for heavy-duty EV maintenance is the latest in a series of EV Skills programs supported by the province to help companies participate in the energy transition

Electric Vehicles Canada, Heavy Duty EVs, Quebec, Workforce Skills and Training

Mehanaz Yakub
April 19, 2023
3 minute read

Zero-emission transportation features prominently in 16 new NZAB research projects

The coast-to-coast roster of climate-conscious projects announced by Canada’s Net-Zero Advisory body is supported by $10 million from the federal Climate Action Awareness Fund, created with emissions lawsuit fines paid by Volkswagen

Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, Heavy Duty EVs

Mehanaz Yakub
April 13, 2023
3 minute read

Budget 2023 pours over $55 billion into clean energy, clean tech

Electricity infrastructure, critical minerals, batteries and EV manufacturing all highlighted in a federal budget that harnesses the power of tax credits to bet big on Canada’s potential as the global “clean supplier of choice”

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding

Emma Jarratt
March 29, 2023
5 minute read

the Peace Tower in Parliament Hill at Ottawa in Canada

NRCan targets Indigenous-led EV charging and zero-emission vehicle awareness in two new calls for proposals

Projects will be funded through NRCan’s ZEVIP and ZEVAI programs, to promote access to electric vehicle charging and raising awareness about EVs and clean fuels in Indigenous communities

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Indigenous-led EV charging, Indigeous-led EV awareness, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Public EV Charging

Mehanaz Yakub
March 27, 2023
3 minute read

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

Canada flag in charging electric car power supplier

Will Canada follow U.S. lead with new federal performance and reliability standards for EV chargers?

In response to queries from Electric Autonomy, Natural Resources minister Jonathan Wilkinson’s office reveals an openness — but no commitments — to altering the status quo

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV charger reliability, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Public EV Charging

Brian Banks
March 15, 2023
5 minute read