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EVfriendly News Roundup – March 2024

Electric tops 10 per cent of vehicle sales in Canada for first time In 2023, electric vehicle registrations in Canada exceeded 10% of total new vehicle registrations for the first time, according to Statistics Canada. This milestone reflects a growing trend in EV adoption, with plug-in hybrids and hybrids leading ...

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 federal and provincial governments have set aggressive targets whereby all new passenger car sales must be zero-emission vehicles by 2035.

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 ...