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Ontario

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News, insights and analysis regarding the adoption of electric and autonomous vehicles, new mobility and advanced transportation in the province of Ontario.

For OEMs and parts makers, EV retooling isn’t just about plants — it means replacing lost jobs and upskilling their workforce

The transition to electric vehicles will cost jobs as well as create them, while requiring Canada’s auto labour force to acquire new skills — realities that governments and the private sector are now grappling with
General Motors GM, Ontario, Quebec, Unifor the Union, Workforce Skills and Training

Battery electric vehicle registrations continued to climb in second quarter of 2022: StatsCan

In Q2 2022, BEVs made up 5.0 per cent of new registrations in Canada — a slight slip from Q1, but up more than 10 per cent in absolute numbers — while total ZEV share was 6.9 per cent, according to Statistics Canada’s latest report
British Columbia B.C., Canadian Electric Vehicle Sales Data, Electric Vehicles Canada, Ontario, Quebec

SWTCH, Kite Mobility launch V2G pilot hosted at new Tridel-owned Toronto condo

To meet the challenges of increased energy demand, SWTCH Energy is partnering with Kite Mobility, using one of its rentable Nissan Leafs, to test V2G technology for the next two years at Tridel’s Bianca Condos in Toronto
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV charging in condos and MURBs, Ontario, SWTCH Energy, Vehicle to Grid (V2G)

Windsor battery plant provides catalyst for new Ontario-First Nations working group to advance infrastructure projects

The new table’s aim is to help advance infrastructure development in southwestern Ontario — starting with the $5-billion Stellantis-LG battery project — while addressing local First Nation needs and assuring equitable access to economic opportunities
Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, Ontario
help desk at a Tesla service centre, agents smiling in office

SCOOP: Tesla hires critical minerals strategist in Canada, as reports reveal the automaker’s latest activities in Quebec

Tesla names a new high-level Canadian employee in its latest Quebec lobbyist registry documents while opening a call for a “high-volume” recruiter in Montreal and visiting Nouveau Monde Graphite in the province
Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, Ontario, Quebec, Tesla Canada
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