New survey of Victorian motorists finds growing enthusiasm for electric vehicles going cold on self-driving vehicles
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Australia urged to copy UK ban on new fossil fuel cars by 2035
Australia urged to follow UK’s example in banning sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 as electric car sales triple in 2019, but fall well short of where they should be.
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Industry stakeholders are divided on the merits of a national ZEV mandate as federal budget nears
At a crucial moment of transition for automakers and policy leaders, should Canada’s government decide to mandate zero-emission vehicle production levels?
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Awards program seeks Canadian municipalities leading in electrification
Municipal Electric Champion Awards will highlight three Canadian municipalities with policies and actions dedicated to electrifying public and private vehicles
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What does it take to implement a municipal autonomous vehicle plan?
James Pasternak, Toronto city councillor and chair of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, shares how the city’s AV tactical plan came to be and other insights for municipalities looking to develop their own
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Autonomous vehicles will provide new jobs, but education is key to seizing the opportunity – report
As growth in use of autonomous vehicles stokes demand for workers with computer science and engineering skills, education and political leadership is crucial to ensuring Canada can meet those needs
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Toronto City Council votes to adopt electric vehicle strategy, joining other major Canadian cities
Canada’s largest city has approved a plan to reach 100 per cent zero emissions from personal vehicles by 2050, through expansion of public charging networks, financial incentives, building code updates and more
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Federal EV incentive could be expanded following boosted sales, says Minister Garneau
Canadians have embraced the opportunity to buy electric cars with the help of a federal incentive, using nearly half of the $300 million allocated for the rebate in eight months
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What’s worse for the weekend: Electric vehicles or bushfires?
Tesla owner publishes simple but striking images of a Model 3 in Australian bush land before and after the recent bushfires.
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Gas car scrappage program launches in Ontario, offering $2000 towards purchase of used EV
Through Plug’n Drive, drivers can now receive $1,000 to ditch their gasoline car, in addition to another $1,000 towards the purchase of a used EV
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