In a press conference after a week of meetings in Europe that included stops with automakers in Germany, federal industry minister François-Philippe Champagne says Canada’s proximity to critical minerals, large markets and clean energy is drawing lots of new interest
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VinFast’s battery leasing subscription plan requires customers to think outside the box. The unusual sales tactic in Canada means customers rent the vehicle battery to lower the upfront cost of the VF 8 and VF 9 models
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Municipal transit agencies in Toronto, Ottawa, Regina and Saint John are the latest jurisdictions to make significant advances in their efforts to switch to fully electric bus fleets
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The deal, announced in March and scheduled to be fulfilled by the end of 2023, is a major move for the Ottawa-based delivery company as the North American launch partner for one of Europe’s leading makers of electric vans
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The latest round of Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) funding will cover up to 50 per cent of project costs to a maximum of $5 million, with proposals open until August 11, says NRCan
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With the help of turnkey electric vehicle service provider 7 Generation Capital, delivery company Courant Plus snagged two brand new Ford e-Transit vehicles for its zero-emissions courier business
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Joint support of $1 billion from the Ontario and Canadian governments helped sweeten the pot, only weeks after Stellantis and LG Energy Solution announced a $5-billion battery factory in Windsor
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The ridesharing industry has a key role to play in lowering emissions across Canada’s transportation sector, but realizing its full potential requires targeted policies and government support for high-mileage drivers
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As Ontario’s provincial election takes shape the four main parties are releasing their platforms pledges on electric vehicle and charging infrastructure rebates and policies around the auto industry
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Seven of 16 Co-op Connect DC fast charging stations in an initial pilot program are now open in Saskatchewan and Alberta, with the rest coming this fall and next spring for drivers in all three Prairie provinces
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