Browsing Tag

Economic Effects

18 posts

News, information and insights on the growth of the autonomous and electric vehicle industries, including manufacturers, technology developers and service providers. Articles also include insights on the impact of the transition to electric vehicles and self-driving vehicles on Canadian jobs and the Canadian economy.

Finance minister of Quebec announces 2022 budget

New Quebec provincial budget reduces EV purchase incentives, while B.C.’s removes sales tax on used EVs

Lower electric vehicle rebates, more charging stations and support for the development of minerals for EV batteries highlight Quebec’s 2022-2023 budget. Across the country, B.C.’s budget sweetened the deal for used EV buyers

British Columbia B.C., Economic Effects, EV Rebates Incentives & Funding, Quebec

Mehanaz Yakub
March 30, 2022
5 minute read

Ontario targets the EV economy in second phase of new auto sector strategy

Speaking from the headquarters of a leading auto parts maker, Premier Ford unveiled a government strategy that includes goals for another EV assembly plant, battery cell manufacturing, autonomous R&D and skills training

Autonomous vehicle readiness, Economic Effects, EV Manufacturing, Ontario

Emma Jarratt
November 18, 2021
5 minute read

Ontario could be a leader in the global electric vehicle market, says new Pembina Institute report

Ontario is in a position to seize an opportunity in the EV market that would create tens of thousands of jobs and generate billions in profit if the province gets bullish on the EV economy

Economic Effects, Ontario, Research Reports

Mehanaz Yakub
September 2, 2021
3 minute read

$20m in private capital to accelerate the electrification of commercial fleets

With an innovative “EV as a Service” model, 7 Generation Capital aims to seize the relatively untapped market potential of commercial fleets looking for low-risk options to transition to EVs

Economic Effects

Brian Banks
June 24, 2021
5 minute read

Electric vehicle technology jobs to grow 26 fold to 184,000 by 2030

As energy demand shifts away from fossil fuels, clean energy looks to benefit with a forecast of 184,000 jobs specifically in electric vehicle technology, according to a report by Clean Energy Canada

Economic Effects, Research Reports

James Paul
June 18, 2021
3 minute read

B.C. budget’s $506 million in ZEV and cleantech investments keeps EV momentum building

Last week’s provincial 2021 budget includes a substantial investment in the province’s CleanBC climate plan, though some argue it could have gone further in embracing net-zero opportunities

British Columbia B.C., Economic Effects

Luke Sarabia
April 27, 2021
3 minute read

A critical requirement for Alberta’s energy transition: storytellers

As the oil-producing province recasts a vision for the future where transportation is electrified, Nathan Lemphers highlights the need for new, widely understood regional narratives across the country that coalitions can use to advocate for stronger electric vehicle policy

Alberta, Economic Effects

Nathan Lemphers
February 2, 2021
5 minute read

Electric vehicle assembly deals put Canada in the race

Ford and Fiat Chrysler EV agreements help secure the future of Canada’s auto sector — but a shifting value chain, to parts and batteries, means there’s still more work to be done

Economic Effects, EV Manufacturing, International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), Project Arrow

Dan Woynillowicz
October 20, 2020
5 minute read

Canadian leaders present infrasture plan

Federal government announces $1.5-billion for zero-emission buses and charging infrastructure

Funds are part of a $10-billion Canadian Infrastructure Bank Growth Plan to shore up the economy with investments in clean energy and low-carbon building retrofits, agriculture and broadband initiatives

Economic Effects, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, EV Rebates Incentives & Funding

Emma Jarratt
October 1, 2020
3 minute read

Canadian stimulus ZEV clean transportation economy

Policy

With a “radically changed” policy environment for electric and autonomous vehicles, what form should post-COVID stimulus take?

Situation is ripe for a doubling down on investment in supply chain, charging infrastructure, education and workforce training, experts say, to meet immediate needs and spark long-term growth in Canada’s clean transportation economy

Autonomous Vehicles Canada, Economic Effects, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles Canada

Luke Sarabia
April 22, 2020
6 minute read