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Clean Fuel Standard

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News, information and analysis on the introduction of a Clean Fuel Standard in Canada as it relates to transportation.

Clean Fuel Standard expected to spur new growth in Canada’s EV charging networks

With the federal government’s proposed plan to reduce transportation emissions targeted for a 2022 launch, policy experts say the CFS will boost electric vehicle sales by encouraging new investments in EV charging

Clean Fuel Standard

Luke Sarabia
January 22, 2021
3 minute read

(L to R) Ministers Jonathan Wilkinson, Catherine McKenna, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Minister Steven Guilbeault

Policy

Federal climate plan accelerates Canada towards a ZEV future

The government’s new climate plan contains a suite of policy measures aimed at advancing electric vehicle adoption — with some key parts hinging on coordination with the incoming Biden administration in the U.S.

Clean Fuel Standard, ZEV Mandates Canada

Emma Jarratt
December 16, 2020
6 minute read

Policy

Draft federal plan for clean fuel credit system omits 80 per cent of EV charging, carmakers and owners say

The exclusion in the Clean Fuel Standard means only “network charging” and relatively cleaner liquid fuel services will benefit from credits, missing an opportunity for rebates to invest in EV education and charging infrastructure, critics claim

Clean Fuel Standard, Electric Vehicles Canada, Residential EV charging

Kerry Banks
August 27, 2020
4 minute read

Canada's Clean Fuel Standard Image Environment Canada

Policy

Clean Fuel Standard postponement a solution delayed, not a solution denied

Experts say the launch of a Clean Fuel Standard, with initial regulations now slated for release this fall, remains potentially transformative for the Canadian EV industry

ChargePoint, Clean Fuel Standard, Electric Vehicles Canada

Emma Jarratt
May 7, 2020
4 minute read