Exclusive: NRCan holding early consultations on EV-ready recommendations for National Building Code

Public documents and industry sources confirm to Electric Autonomy that the federal government is in early consultations regarding possible future updates to the National Building Code to include “EV ready requirements”

The post Exclusive: NRCan holding early consultations on EV-ready recommendations for National Building Code appeared first on Electric Autonomy Canada.

Exclusive: NRCan holding early consultations on EV-ready recommendations for National Building Code

Public documents and industry sources confirm to Electric Autonomy that the federal government is in early consultations regarding possible future updates to the National Building Code to include “EV ready requirements”

The post Exclusive: NRCan holding early consultations on EV-ready recommendations for National Building Code appeared first on Electric Autonomy Canada.

Nova Scotia gets $249.2 million in funding for three energy storage projects

Loans from the Canada Infrastructure Bank and NRCan will be used to build three battery storage facilities, as the province aims to produce at least 80 per cent of its electricity from renewables by 2030

The post Nova Scotia gets $249.2 million in funding for three energy storage projects appeared first on Electric Autonomy Canada.

Simon Fraser unveils two new accessible Level 2 EV chargers at Burnaby campus

The additions come as the university experiences high charger demand and explores partnership opportunities with businesses to provide overnight charging on campus

The post Simon Fraser unveils two new accessible Level 2 EV chargers at Burnaby campus appeared first on Electric Autonomy Canada.

Shell closing its California hydrogen refueling stations

Oil giant Shell announced plans to close its California hydrogen refueling stations this week, as much of the automotive industry is continuing to develop hydrogen fuel cell solutions alongside the popularization of electric vehicles (EVs). Shell will permanently close seven hydrogen stations in California this year, leaving just three remaining stations from the company in […]

The post Shell closing its California hydrogen refueling stations appeared first on TESLARATI.

U.S. to invest $325 million into EV charger reliability and lowering costs

The U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy have announced $325 million in new investments going toward improving electric vehicle (EV) charger reliability and cutting costs in the industry. In a press release shared on Friday, the White House announced three programs to repair and replace existing, non-operational chargers across the country, to reduce costs for […]

The post U.S. to invest $325 million into EV charger reliability and lowering costs appeared first on TESLARATI.

U.S. funnels $623M to grow EV charging infrastructure

The United States Department of Transportation has funneled $623 million in grants into efforts to expand the electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the country as EVs are becoming more popular. The grants will help build EV charging stations in 22 states and Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory. There will be 47 projects in total and […]

The post U.S. funnels $623M to grow EV charging infrastructure appeared first on TESLARATI.

Accessibility required: Municipalities pushing to make accessible EV chargers the norm

As EV ownership becomes widespread, the lack of accessible charging infrastructure is emerging as a critical gap in station planning and design. Now at least two municipalities say it’s time to make it right

The post Accessibility required: Municipalities pushing to make accessible EV chargers the norm appeared first on Electric Autonomy Canada.