Class 8 hydrogen truck demo lets Alberta carriers conduct real-world test drives

The two-year program, designed to offer Alberta Motor Transportation Association members a choice of three trucks, has drawn strong interest

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CEO of Bolt Logistics unpacks the strategy behind the fleet’s drive into electrification

From start-up to one of Canada’s largest electric logistics fleets, Bolt Logistics is blazing a trail in commercial electric vehicle ownership and operation. In an Electric Autonomy Canada exclusive, CEO Mark Ang discusses the costs, strategy, upside, tradeoffs, decision modelling and rewards of being an early leader in fleet electrification

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Major EV charging networks sign roaming agreement, opening door for more flexibility

Canadian electric vehicle fleet operators and drivers are set to benefit from the convenience of using one card or app to access chargers from some of North America’s largest networks

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The path to successfully installing chargers into condos and businesses

There is a lot to consider for condos, commercial buildings and other multi-unit residential buildings looking to install EV charging infrastructure. A panel of experts discuss how to get the job done right

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After nearly 500km of driving, results are in from Ottawa’s self-driving shuttle pilot

The latest Ontario trial of a low-speed automated shuttle (LSAS) on public roads could serve as a blueprint for future autonomous vehicle deployments, say the project’s backers

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Quebec unveils funding to electrify 65 per cent of all school buses by 2030

The province is dedicating $250 million over three years to begin the switch, with local manufacturer Lion Electric set to benefit from the initiative

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The inside track on why one major fleet operator is purchasing 6,500 Tesla and Workhorse electric trucks

In an exclusive interview with Electric Autonomy, Pride Enterprises CEO Sam Johal explains why he sees the company’s electric vehicle orders as a competitive advantage and teases their plans to roll out charging infrastructure on specific regional routes

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Pride Group bets big on electric trucks with a second major outsized order

After announcing a deal to buy 150 Tesla Semis in November, the Mississauga trucking and logistics company just ordered more than 6,300 Workhorse electric last-mile delivery trucks

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