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Caravan or convoy of trucks in line on a country highway

Federal government doubles down on funding programs to decarbonize Canada’s medium- and heavy-duty sectors

The call for proposals for both the Green Freight Program and the Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative will go toward decarbonizing larger classes of vehicles in Canada’s transportation sector
Education, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, EV Rebates, Incentives & Funding, Heavy Duty EVs, Incentives & Funding, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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
line of white cargo vans stationed in parking lot

Knowledge sharing, pilot project barriers and financial risk identified as main challenges for electrifying fleets, say industry experts

Last year dozens of industry stakeholders came together in a series of discussion forums to examine key industry problems and work on refining and discovering possible solutions to advance and grow EV adoption
Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Education, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, fleet electrification, Research Reports
Saleswoman giving tour of a vehicle to a young man

NRCan survey reveals big gaps in Canadians’ awareness, education and access to EVs

Two-thirds of survey respondents have never been in an EV, nearly 30 per cent couldn’t name an EV model and almost 80 per cent want data on EV reliability in Canadian climates before purchasing according to a Natural Resources Canada poll
Education, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
e-roule sign on top of learner vehicle

Learning to drive? Canada’s electric vehicle driving schools are growing

From a provincially funded two-year pilot with 30 driving schools in Quebec, to instructors in Nova Scotia, B.C. and Ontario — across the country students are learning to drive in electric cars
Education, Quebec