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EVfriendly News Roundup – February 2024
Putting electric vehicles to the test: Are we ready for 2035? The readiness for widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by 2035 is explored, highlighting challenges like range, charging infrastructure, and repairs. The consumer landscape appears unreliable and unregulated, with concerns about pricing and reliability of charging infrastructure. Additionally, there’s ...
The Bad News About Electric Cars
Many roadblocks stand in the way of the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), but with every challenge, there lies an opportunity. by Rene Young Hardly a day goes by without an article related to electric vehicles appearing in news feeds. A guy traveling from Manitoba to Michigan has trouble finding ...
EVfriendly News Roundup – January 2024
Honda considers $14 billion plan for EV production in Canada Honda is contemplating a $14 billion investment in building an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Canada, potentially one of its largest projects. The plan may include in-house battery production, and possible locations, including Ontario, are being explored. The decision is ...
How the New Federal EV Standards Affect EV Accessibility
The Electric Vehicle Availability Standard introduces a credit system for automakers to guide them in achieving the mandatory target of 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035. On December 20, 2023, Canada took a significant step toward a greener future with Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announcing The Electric Vehicle Availability Standard. ...