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Electric Vehicle Policies Canada

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News and information on electric vehicle policies and regulations in Canada, including battery electric cars and zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).

Steven Guilbeault speaking in front of podium at Propulsion Quebec event

Propulsion Québec receives $8 million to launch EV charging and smart transportation development programs

The funding, from the federal and provincial governments, will support installation of over 600 new public EV chargers in the province and help launch several business development initiatives, including a defence-focused project, to boost Quebec’s intelligent EV industrial cluster

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, fleet electrification

Mehanaz Yakub
June 27, 2022
5 minute read

electric vehicle driving along country road with canadian parliament building overlayed in background

NRCan zeroes in on zero-emission vehicle awareness funding in new call for proposals

Up to $300,000 will be awarded to eligible applicants through this most recent call for proposals for funding from NRCan’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative, open until August 18

Education, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Mehanaz Yakub
June 22, 2022
3 minute read

Electric vehicles in front of condos and MURBs

High-rise headaches: EV charging in Canada’s condos, apartments and MURBs a mixed experience

Electric Autonomy’s cross-Canada guide to municipal building code regulations for EV charging in multi-unit residential buildings reveals a fragmented patchwork of standards with many cities and entire provinces missing-in-action

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, EV charging in condos and MURBs

Emma JarrattandMehanaz Yakub
May 16, 2022
11 minute read

person holding in driver seat showing a rideshare app

How helping ridesharing drivers to go electric can yield outsized returns

The ridesharing industry has a key role to play in lowering emissions across Canada’s transportation sector, but realizing its full potential requires targeted policies and government support for high-mileage drivers

Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, Ridehailing Services

Cara ClairmanandLaura Miller
May 3, 2022
4 minute read

head to head of Ontario political party leaders with EV charging in background

Where Ontario’s parties stand on zero-emission mobility in the 2022 provincial election

As Ontario’s provincial election takes shape the four main parties are releasing their platforms pledges on electric vehicle and charging infrastructure rebates and policies around the auto industry

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, Ontario

Emma JarrattandMehanaz Yakub
May 2, 2022
6 minute read

New developments suggest Canada is about to play a greater role in Tesla’s global supply chain

A new plan to hire a critical minerals supply chain policy associate in Toronto, plus a rumoured deal with Vale to secure Canadian nickel and Tesla’s growing commercial and lobbying presence, all suggest Canada is about to play a greater role in the automaker’s global supply chain

Electric Trucks, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, Tesla Canada, Utilities & Electric Vehicles

Emma Jarratt
April 14, 2022
8 minute read

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

Mehanaz Yakub
April 11, 2022
4 minute read

concept image of 2022 federal budget report

Budget 2022 puts over $9 billion into EV battery supply chain, ZEV purchase rebates, suitability assessments and clean electricity

Investing in critical minerals comes out as a major line item for the Liberal government’s 2022 budget with greater emphasis put on transitioning medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and pushing Canada’s electrical grids to 100 per cent non-emitting sources

Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, Electric Mobility Canada EMC, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, Global Automakers of Canada, Mining Resources for EVs, ZEV Mandates Canada

Emma Jarratt
April 8, 2022
8 minute read

young man in vehicle interacting with electric vehicle console

Quebec’s driving schools are retooling instructor education to provide all-EV student driver learning

Driving schools in Quebec are taking the EV plunge. In the process, they’re leading Canada in teaching students in electric vehicles and in retraining instructors on how to teach new drivers using EVs

Education, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, Quebec

Mehanaz Yakub
April 4, 2022
8 minute read

Navigating the “Road to 2035” with industry stakeholders commenting on what’s working and what’s not

Canadian society is facing a massive transition with widespread adoption of EVs by 2035. Experts discuss the best way to steer industry and the public through the challenges ahead

Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, ZEV Mandates Canada

Mehanaz Yakub
March 21, 2022
7 minute read