Online campaign aims to bring more electric cars to Canada
EVchoice.ca urges auto industry to be part of the solution, not obstacle OTTAWA September 12, 2017 — Even though Canadians are eager to purchase electric vehicles (EVs), they don’t have...
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Why rebates for electric cars work
Last month, Ottawa officially kicked off work on a national strategy for zero-emission cars. And this week, a thoughtful report from Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission said that offering incentives to...
China’s electric vehicle boom is paving the way for the rest of us
For Canadian drivers, it’s easy to think electric vehicles aren’t going mainstream anytime soon—especially if your only point of reference is the type of cars you see when you’re stuck in...
The Canada that prospers in the decades ahead will be electric, connected—and clean
It’s early morning, 2067. You tap your phone to silence the buzzing alarm, which activates your home’s automated ‘wake up’ setting. A soft glow fills your room as a network of LEDs reaches...
Canada's electric vehicle future is closer than you think
A decade ago, there were only a couple thousand electric vehicles on the road worldwide. Last year, they cruised past a million—and kept going. But that’s nothing compared with what’s to come....
What is a clean fuel standard? Lessons from B.C.
One of B.C.’s most effective climate policies is so affordable that most British Columbians don’t even realize it exists. What’s more, B.C. is the only province in Canada currently employing...
National clean fuel standard will have big impact
The federal government today announced it would be consulting with governments and Canadians to develop a national clean fuel standard. The policy would mandate a smaller carbon footprint for fossil...
Electric Auto Pact is Logical Next Step for Three Amigos
The leaders of the United States, Mexico and Canada are expected to walk away from their meetings this week with new continental commitments to tackle climate change and boost clean energy...
Ontario releases commendable climate action plan
Province charts course to cut pollution and grow the clean economy TORONTO—The Government of Ontario today released its Five Year Climate Action Plan, which outlines 28 key initiatives to help the...
Charlotte Argue – 2015 Clean Energy Champion
Here’s what Charlotte Argue wants you to know about electric vehicles: They’re a hoot to drive. They’re also many times more efficient than gas-fueled cars, and cost 90 percent less to operate...
Batteries are Getting Cheaper, Plus Four Other Essential EV Facts
Shifting attitudes, plunging prices, and growing accessibility are all accelerating the shift to electric mobility. Here are five key facts and data points underpinning the plug-in paradigm...