EVs and heat pumps

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EVs and heat pumps

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Countering common myths about electric vehicles

Myth: EVs have greater lifecycle emissions than gas carsFact: Gas cars emit up to three times more pollution than EVs Myth: EVs are more expensive than gas carsFact: EVs can save drivers tens of...

Vehicle pollution standards

Updated October 2026 Through explainers, we aim to provide useful factual and contextual information related to Canada’s clean energy transition. Please use this as a resource, and let us know if...

Heat pumps in Canada’s clean energy transition 

Buildings are the third-largest source of carbon emissions in Canada, with space and water heating being the major contributors.  It is necessary to move toward cleaner and more affordable ways...