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Reporting on the adoption of sustainable transport solutions in Canadian municipalities with attention to key policy makers and climate change action

Winnipeg starts massive zero-emission transit transition with order for 16 New Flyer buses

The contract includes an option for another 150 zero-emission buses, and is part of a plan that involves charging infrastructure, green hydrogen production and a transit system makeover in Winnipeg

Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, electric buses, Electric Vehicles Canada, Hydrogen & Hydrogen Fuel Cells, New Flyer, On-Demand Transit, Winnipeg

Michael John Lo
January 16, 2023
3 minute read

City of Regina puts Ford F-150 Lightning into service, looks to procure more

The prairie province’s capital will be tracking data from the new Ford F-150 Lightning to determine how to incorporate more electric vehicles into its fleet in the future

Electric Trucks, Electric Vehicles Canada, Ford, Saskatchewan

Mehanaz Yakub
October 21, 2022
3 minute read

Calgary City Council green lights e-bus adoption proposal to move to next phase

The $491 million to purchase 259 electric buses for Calgary’s transit fleet will come from loans from the Canadian Infrastructure Bank, a grant from Infrastructure Canada and money approved by city council

Alberta, electric buses, Electric Vehicles Canada

Mehanaz Yakub
October 20, 2022
4 minute read

front corner view of fire truck, grey model in large courtyard area in front of large buildings

Fire departments in Toronto, Greater Montreal embrace electric trucks for safety and performance

Two electric pumper fire trucks and one electric rescue truck, made by REV Group, will help fire services in Toronto and Varennes, Que., reduce emissions and improve firefighter health and safety, while standing up to the rigours of the job

Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Heavy Duty EVs, Ontario, Quebec, Toronto

Mehanaz Yakub
August 30, 2022
5 minute read

promotional image of Autocrypt sponsored webinar on connected and intelligent transportation systems, including headshots of panelists

Creating a secure, connected future for vehicles, infrastructure and pedestrians

Autocrypt and Electric Autonomy Canada are excited to share an invitation to a panel discussion on Smart Cities, increasing accessibility for public transportation.

Autocrypt, Automotive Cybersecurity, Autonomous vehicle readiness, Webinars

Electric Autonomy Staff
August 22, 2022
2 minute read

City of Saint John leases six electric buses to launch on-demand transit service

The buses, acquired from Damera Bus Sales, will go into service starting in September, and mark the New Brunswick city’s first steps towards having a fully electric transit fleet by 2040

electric buses, New Brunswick, On-Demand Transit

Katie Ingram
July 5, 2022
3 minute read

On-demand transit Canada promotional image with webinar title and information along with headshots and titles of panelists

Experts reveal how on-demand transit can transform accessibility for commuters in Canada

Industry leaders taking part in the Electric Autonomy Canada panel on increasing accessibility in public transportation challenge transit authorities to build on-demand systems that are connected, intelligent and proactive will serve all Canadians better

Equity in EV accessibility and affordability, On-Demand Transit, public-private partnerships

Mehanaz Yakub
June 22, 2022
6 minute read

empty parking space in parking garage with paint reading 'electric only charge station'

All in favour: Vancouver passes $10,000 gas-station-without-EV-chargers fee

After a round of public engagement and some debate about the merits of putting electric vehicle chargers at gas stations as well as parking lots, the case for accessibility won out and the policy passed with unanimous council support

British Columbia B.C., Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Public EV Charging

Mehanaz Yakub
June 1, 2022
6 minute read

rear view of an ice resurfacer sweeping an ice rink with driver in seat

Municipalities look to electrify niche public works vehicles to achieve zero-emission city fleets

From waste and recycling trucks to ice resurfacers and snowplows, cities across Canada are beginning to convert a range of municipal works vehicles to zero-emission

Alberta, Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Electric Vehicles Canada, Ontario

Mehanaz Yakub
May 17, 2022
8 minute read

Public transit authorities are taking action to electrify city bus fleets across Canada

Municipal transit agencies in Toronto, Ottawa, Regina and Saint John are the latest jurisdictions to make significant advances in their efforts to switch to fully electric bus fleets

electric buses, Electric Vehicles Canada, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan

Mehanaz Yakub
May 10, 2022
10 minute read