Canada Drivers Less Likely To Purchase An EV This Year
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 30, 2023
Drivers in Canada tell JD Power they are less interested in buying an electric car this year than they were last year. Why is that?
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Canada’s Budget 2022 calls for C$3.8B to launch Critical Minerals Strategy
Green Car Congress
APRIL 8, 2022
The Government of Canada has released Budget 2022. billion (US$3 billion) to implement Canada’s first Critical Minerals Strategy to capitalize on a growing need for the minerals used in everything from phones to electric cars. Critical Mineral Opportunities in Canada. Among its measures is up to C$3.8
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City of Sudbury Purchases Small Fleet of Teslas for Earth Day — for Paramedic Use
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 25, 2021
In Canada, the City of Sudbury, Ontario, just purchased a small fleet of Tesla Model 3 vehicles in honor of the 51st Earth Day holiday. The four fully electric vehicles will be used by community paramedics in the latest step of the city’s efforts to meet its goal of a zero-emission city fleet by 2035. […].
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Canada Will Soon Have Its First Tesla Police Car
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
Canada will soon have its first Tesla police car, Drive Tesla Canada reports. The Bridgewater Police Service in Nova Scotia will be adding a Tesla Model 3 to its fleet of patrol cars. Mayor Davit Mitchell shared his excitement on Twitter, noting that the city council agreed to purchase a Tesla.
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Media Release: Plug’n Drive welcomes proposed discount electricity rate for EV chargers in Ontario
Plug N Drive
MAY 1, 2024
As announced today during the keynote address at Electric Autonomy’s EV and Charging Expo 2024 , the Public consultations on the new Electric Vehicle Charger Discount Rate will be opened this month by the Ontario Energy Board with a target implementation date for the new rate of January 1, 2026.
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Government of Canada awards $18.2M for aluminum autoparts and better Li-ion battery management
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 17, 2017
The Government of Canada is awarding a total of $18.2 million to two companies that have developed innovations with the potential to make cars lighter, more fuel efficient and, in the case of electric cars, better performing due to a longer battery life. Astrex Inc. Another $1.2
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Fisker selects Wallbox as global partner for home EV charging solutions
Electric Cars Report
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
has selected Wallbox, a leading provider of electric vehicle and energy management solutions worldwide, as Fisker’s global partner for home EV charging solutions. Fisker and Wallbox are partnering to offer Fisker owners Wallbox home EV chargers for purchase through the Fisker website in the U.S., Fisker Inc.
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When Electric Car Incentives Expire: A Case Study In Canada
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
In February, the Canadian province of British Columbia became one of few areas of the world to allow its plug-in electric vehicle purchase incentives to expire. Five months of vehicle registration data later, electric-car.'
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Uber and Tesla work together to push more drivers to opt for EVs: report
Teslarati
JANUARY 17, 2024
It appears that Uber and Tesla are working together to encourage ride-hailing drivers to opt for electric vehicles. The effort is reportedly part of the ride-hailing giant’s goals to be emissions-free in the United States and Canada by the end of the decade. Uber and Tesla’s collaboration is happening on two fronts.
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Ontario, Canada, Boosts Electric-Car Purchase Rebate Amounts
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
electric-vehicle advocates are well aware, a handful of states have reduced or killed incentives for plug-in vehicles over the past year, adding some headwinds to sales. Earlier this month, the Canadian province of Ontario took the opposite approach, expanding its plug-in electric vehicle incentive program.
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60 City of Montreal signs a framework agreement for the purchase of Nissan LEAF EVs for municipal fleet
Green Car Congress
MARCH 31, 2016
The City of Montreal, Canada has signed a two-year framework agreement with Cité Nissan Gabriel SEC to supply LEAF EVs for the municipal fleet. This agreement reflects the commitment of our Administration to develop the electric vehicle sector. Denis Coderre, Mayor of Montreal.
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NY state launces series of initiatives to encourage adoption of EVs
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
New York State announced a series of broad-scale initiatives to encourage the purchase and to increase the convenience and accessibility of electric vehicles (EV). initiative, which encourages electric car adoption as it brings the state closer to its goal of installing at least 10,000 charging stations by the end of 2021.
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Ford’s adoption of Tesla NACS could change the EV charging landscape [Opinion]
Teslarati
MAY 25, 2023
Ford recently announced it would add Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) port to its future electric vehicles (EVs). Tesla NACS Background In 2022, Tesla opened its EV connector design to the world, providing other electric vehicle automakers access to it. Thousands of them.
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Used Electric Vehicles – Affordable and Available
Plug N Drive
JUNE 19, 2019
At Plug’n Drive, we have lots of visitors come to the EV Discovery Centre , waxing poetic about electric cars, that they are the future of transportation, but they are too expensive and out of reach for most consumers. Not to mention the cost savings associated with driving an electric car. USED-ELECTRIC-VEHICLES.
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MEDIA RELEASE: Plug’n Drive Appoints Tracy Walden as Vice President of Communications
Plug N Drive
MARCH 20, 2024
March 20, 2024, Toronto, Ontario – Plug’n Drive, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across Canada, proudly announces the appointment of Ottawa-based Tracy Walden to the newly-created role of Vice President of Communications.
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J.D. Power: Consumer sentiment on future mobility technologies lags far behind automakers plans
Green Car Congress
APRIL 22, 2020
Consumer confidence in future mobility technologies lags far behind automakers’ plans to bring self-driving and battery-electric vehicles to the marketplace, according to the J.D. For battery-electric vehicles, the index remains at 55 in the US for the fourth consecutive quarter, while decreasing to 57 from 59 in Canada.
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Norweign Drivers switch to Electric Cars
EV Report
APRIL 30, 2020
Above – Electric Car at Norway. There has been a steady increase in electric and hybrid cars over the last decade in the US but still only 2 percent account for new car sales in the US. Some are still not yet sure to make a plunge in purchase. In Norway, most cars are imported.
British Columbia Brings Back Electric-Car Purchase Rebates
Green Car Reports
MARCH 24, 2015
Yesterday, the Province of British Columbia announced the return of its Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) incentive program, effective April 1. The program''s return was the culmination of months of behind-the-scenes efforts by electric-vehicle advocates throughout the province.
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60 Accenture Study Finds Consumers Will Require More Than Fuel Savings From Hybrid and Electric Vehicles; Cost, Vehicle Dynamics, In-Vehicle Services
Green Car Congress
MARCH 8, 2010
According to a new Accenture study of 1,800 consumers in Germany, France, Italy, Canada and the US, while interest in hybrid and electric vehicles may be growing, consumers do not see fuel savings as the only purchasing factor and are demanding more from automakers. More likely to purchase a hybrid in the next two years.
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Porsche Casts Doubt Upon Combustion Ban Timeline
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 29, 2024
Electric vehicle subsidies went from temporary to indefinite and combustion bans have gone from right around the corner to anyone’s guess. & As things currently stand, the European Union has plotted banning the sale of new combustion-engine cars by 2030. .& percent of all new car registrations were electric vehicles.
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Steele Auto Team finishing All EV trade bringing up ‘dearth of call for for EVs’
Baua Electric
MAY 31, 2023
Atlantic Canada’s biggest auto dealership workforce is getting out of the older electrical car trade, bringing up “lack of demand of EVs in the market.” On July 26, 2021, Steele purchased All EV Canada, which shares most effective older EVs — nearly all of them Teslas. Steele Auto Team of Dartmouth, N.S.,
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The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 9, 2024
Prospects and Challenges in 2024 Combining the environmental benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) with the long-range and rapid refueling of traditional gasoline vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are becoming a compelling option for eco-minded car owners. The existing U.S.
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When Electric-Car Incentives Return: British Columbia Case Study
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 26, 2016
Christmas came in April last year for plug-in electric vehicle proponents in British Columbia, Canada, when the provincial government reinstated its Clean Energy Vehicle purchase-incentive program. Purchase rebates for B.C. It wasn't.
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Nissan, Frost & Sullivan study finds 37% of Southeast Asian consumers open to buying EV
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Thirty-seven percent of Southeast Asian consumers planning to buy a car are open to purchasing an electric vehicle, according to a Nissan-commissioned study by Frost & Sullivan. Customers in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia emerged as the most enthusiastic about electric cars. Source: Nissan.
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Plug’n Drive launches $1,000 incentive to scrap a gas car PLUS $1,000 towards a Used EV
Plug N Drive
JANUARY 23, 2020
Effective February 1, 2020, Ontario residents qualify for a new incentive of $1,000 if they scrap their old gas car and replace it with a used electric car. Combined, these two programs provide Ontario’s drivers with a total of $2,000 in potential incentives to make the switch to a used electric vehicle (EV).
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Ontario Announces Rebates of Up to C$10,000 for Plug-in Electric Drive Vehicles
Green Car Congress
JULY 15, 2009
The government of Ontario (Canada) is targeting a vehicle parc with one out of every 20 vehicles (5%) having electric drive by the year 2020 ( “1 in 20 by 2020” ). The high-end of the rebate would be the highest in Canada and amongst the highest in the world. Electric vehicles are the way to go in Ontario.
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See & test drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Earth Month, all April
Baua Electric
APRIL 19, 2024
It’s that time of year again, time for events across the country to show off electric vehicles at Drive Electric Earth Month. Drive Electric Earth Month is an offshoot of Drive Electric Week , a long-running annual tradition hosting meetups mostly in the US, but also occasionally in other countries.
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Used Tesla Model 3 prices are rising in the UK
Teslarati
JULY 12, 2021
The amount of consumers switching from petrol to electric vehicles also adds to the used electric vehicle market. The prices of all-electric vehicles are still too high for most people in certain countries. Second-hand EVs make electric cars more affordable.
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Electric cars a key part of climate-action plans in Ontario, Quebec
Green Car Reports
JUNE 23, 2016
In the past two months, the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec announced aggressive climate-change policies, both featuring strong plug-in electric vehicle support.
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See & test drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Earth Month, thru April
Baua Electric
APRIL 5, 2024
It’s that time of year again, time for events across the country to show off electric vehicles at Drive Electric Earth Month. Drive Electric Earth Month is an offshoot of Drive Electric Week , a long-running annual tradition hosting meetups mostly in the US, but also occasionally in other countries.
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52 Ontario to hand out electric car rebates
Green Cars News
JUNE 20, 2010
Individuals, businesses and organisations with an environmental conscience in the Canadian Province of Ontario have been boosted by the news that they may be eligible for a rebate on the purchase of electric cars.
Tesla Model 3 revealed as having the highest EV sales volume worldwide
EV Info
MARCH 31, 2021
Tesla’s Model 3 achieves the highest sales volume worldwide being the top model purchased in 19 countries worldwide . Ranking as the second and third most popular electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are Nissan and Renault. Out of 60 countries’ EV data that was analysed, Tesla came out on top in 20 countries.
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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs
Clean Fleet Report
MARCH 31, 2023
Car sharing and ride sharing are blurring together Car sharing allows households to own only one car, instead of two or three, or for some to forgo car ownership completely, using the variations of car sharing and services to pick a vehicle or ride for a given task and location. We covered the start-up here.
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Why Your Auto Dealership Needs EV Charging Stations
EV Connect
AUGUST 22, 2022
Electric vehicle sales continue to surge forward. With strong policy support and aggressive climate initiatives , prioritizing plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles makes more sense for auto dealers than ever. Attract Eco-Minded Customers Electric vehicles were once a novelty item in the minds of most drivers.
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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum
Cars That Think
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car. The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. A lot of current and upcoming electric cars are in the 300-mile range. But your experience would likely be you would get in your electric car.
Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum
Cars That Think
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car. The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. A lot of current and upcoming electric cars are in the 300-mile range. But your experience would likely be you would get in your electric car.
Deutsche Bank Forecast sees slower transportation electrification and greater gasoline demand near-term; increased confidence in the pace and breadth of long-term shift to efficient transportation systems
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 1, 2011
The consumer economics of a pure electric start to work without subsidy by about 2020 under this battery price decline scenario. With no subsidy, 2012 electric vehicle models will have a 10+ year payback vs. a typical combustion analog, assuming $3.25/gallon Strong pre-sales of electrics in the US by commercial enterprises.
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Tesla formally drops FSD “Beta” moniker, replaces it with FSD (Supervised)
Teslarati
MARCH 31, 2024
The change was highlighted by the electric vehicle maker in its 2024.3.10 While this is arguably a rather minor change, it does suggest that the electric car maker is getting more confident about its Full Self-Driving suite. is the most capable, confident, and humanlike update that Tesla has released to date.
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U.S. electric cars are starting to gain mass support
Setec Powerr
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
New energy vehicles began to be supported by the American people. In 2017, only about 115,000 pure electric vehicles were sold in the United States. According to a report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, Americans will buy a total of 657,000 electric vehicles in 2021. will be electric vehicles.
Ontario to offer plug-in vehicle rebates
Green Cars News
JULY 15, 2009
The Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has announced several measures to help reach the target including rebates ranging from C$4,000 to C$10,000 for plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles that are bought after July 1, 2010. The government is also likely to provide Green Vehicle License Plates for plug-in vehicles.
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VinFast VF e34 E-SUV sales launch starts in Indonesia
Teslarati
MARCH 29, 2024
“Following our successful debut at the 2024 Indonesia International Motor Show, VinFast is proud to bring its first right-hand drive electric car to Indonesia, marking a significant step in our ambitious expansion plans in Southeast Asia. It has a 42 kWh battery pack with a range of 318 km on a single charge.
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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy
Green Car Congress
JULY 17, 2015
The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) About Dr. Frank.
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It’ll take a supercharged national effort to get Canadians driving EVs
Plug N Drive
JUNE 30, 2021
One of the biggest obstacles to early widespread automobile adoption was consumer concerns about motor vehicles and their capabilities. Today, we see similar consumer skepticism towards electric vehicle (EV) technology. But despite these developments, consumer concerns persist and EV adoption rates remain low in Canada.
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Mitsubishi Corp. to provide 507 i-MiEVs to Estonian Government; CHAdeMO quick charging network for the country
Green Car Congress
MARCH 4, 2011
Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) will provide 507 units of the i-MiEV electric vehicle manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors (MMC)—the largest single provision since sales of the EV started—to the Estonian Government. subsidy programs for consumers who purchase electric vehicles, to be introduced by the end of 2012.
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