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Government of Canada investing nearly $15M in new EV chargers across the GTA

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The Government of Canada announced federal investments totalling nearly $15 million (US$11.2 Since 2016, the Government of Canada has invested $1 billion to make EVs more affordable and chargers more accessible for Canadians and has approved funding to support the installation of more than 34,500 EV chargers to date.

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Budget 2024: Helping Canada get more EVs on the road – Electric Mobility Canada

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Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) notes that the federal government continues to support the transition to electric transportation with some good news for potential EV buyers and for the EV supply chain. 608 million in new funding for EV purchase incentives for consumers through the existing Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program.

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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation

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The Memorandum of Understanding commits both governments to work together on developing their respective regulations to cut greenhouse gas emissions from light-duty vehicles, such as those currently in effect in Canada, California and the 13 US states that have adopted California’s standards.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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Tesla calculated that Model 3 Highland lease payments would be $329 monthly, excluding taxes and fees. Tesla models eligible for IRA tax credits in 2024 The loophole lies in the IRA’s tax credit qualifications for commercial vehicles. Tesla Model 3 Highland is now available in the United States , Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

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Canada’s Budget 2022 calls for C$3.8B to launch Critical Minerals Strategy

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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 This includes $1.7

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Tesla rolls out forgotten Model Y configuration in Canada

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Tesla has rolled out the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive in Canada, a forgotten configuration that the automaker has not made a standard offering in several years. Tesla launched the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive in Canada this week, offering the car for $59,990 CAD. BREAKING: @Tesla has introduced the Model Y RWD in Canada for $59,990 CAD.

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UPS plans to purchase 1,000 propane-fueled package delivery trucks, install fueling stations; $70M investment

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UPS plans to purchase 1,000 propane package delivery trucks and install an initial 50 fueling stations at UPS locations. States that attract this type of investment with tax incentives and grants will factor into the UPS deployment strategy. UPS currently operates nearly 900 propane vehicles in Canada.

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