Canada is the latest country to announce an upcoming ban on new gas-powered car sales. Canada has set the target of 2035 in a move to accelerate electric vehicle adoption. Over the last few years, several countries have announced plans to stop allowing the sale of gas-powered vehicles. Norway is the leader on that front, and it aims to phase out new fossil fuel-powered vehicles by 2025. It is already well on its way, with the majority of new vehicle sales already being all-electric. Read full story here: Canada Is…
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5 Green Infrastructure Projects Engineers Recommend To Boost COVID-19 Economic Recovery | CBC News
With at least two million jobs lost across Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the economy officially in recession, more stimulus is expected from the federal government to get the economy moving again. To date, the government has spent more than $145 billion on direct support for Canadians related to COVID-19. Beyond what has already been pledged for stimulus, experts say additional investments in infrastructure, especially related to clean technology, are one of the best ways to get people back to work and to leave a lasting legacy. Read full story here:…
Read MoreWhy It’s Only A Matter Of Time Before Oil Runs Out Of Gas And Electric Vehicles Power Ahead | MarketWatch
Alternative energy helps the planet and gives consumers choices. Roughly two-thirds of the electricity generated in the U.S. is currently sourced from fossil fuels. The positive news is that only half of that comes from coal; the other half comes from natural gas, which produces half as much CO2 as coal (though it has its own side effects — it leaks methane). Another 20% of U.S. energy comes from nuclear power, which produces zero carbon emissions. The remaining 17% comes from “green” sources, such as hydro (7%), wind (6.6%), and…
Read MoreCanadians Want Majority Of New Cars To Be Electric, Expect It In Future, Survey Says | Electrek
A new poll of driving-age Canadians shows strong support for electric cars, and strong expectations that EVs will become the norm in the future. The poll, conducted by Clean Energy Canada, shows that 64 percent of Canadians would prefer electric vehicles to be the majority of vehicles sold in the future. Furthermore, 72 percent of Canadians believe EVs will become the majority of cars sold around the world. Read full story here: Canadians Want Majority Of New Cars To Be Electric, Expect It In Future, Survey Says | Electrek
Read MoreTesla Model 3 Helps Push EV Sales In Canada To Record 8% Of New Car Sales | Electrek
We are not talking about Norway-level of electric vehicle adoption just yet, but the start of volume deliveries of the Tesla Model 3 in Canada over the last two quarters has helped push EV sales to a new record high relative to new car sales. Electric vehicle sales now represent over 8-percent of new car sales in Canada. It might not seem that impressive, but it’s ahead of many other markets. Read full story here: Tesla Model 3 Helps Push EV Sales In Canada To Record 8% Of New Car Sales…
Read MoreEurope Pushing For 35% CO2 Reduction From New Cars To Accelerate EV Adoption, Pushbacks From Auto Industry | Electrek
After the US government weakened its target to reduce emissions from new cars after pressure from the auto industry, now it’s Europe’s turn to be in a similar situation. The European Council is pushing for a 35% reduction in CO2 emissions from new cars by 2030, which is not as aggressive as most countries have asked for after pressure from the German auto industry. The European Parliament was pushing for its own target of 40% by 2030. The CO2 reduction effort would be distributed among manufacturers on the basis of the…
Read MoreThe Reports Of Tesla’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated | Electrek
Following a few tough weeks for Tesla on the financial markets and in the news, short sellers and detractors are already claiming victory, but to borrow the words of Mark Twain: the reports of Tesla’s death are greatly exaggerated. If you are following the media or social media these days, it would be easy to think that Tesla is basically over. Read full story here: The Reports Of Tesla’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated | Electrek
Read MoreTesla Model 3 Review | Digital Trends
The most exciting vehicle on the market isn’t a million-dollar supercar, a broad-shouldered truck, or a seven-passenger SUV. No, the car the world can’t wait to drive is an all-electric sedan from a startup automaker called Tesla. By making EVs cool and promising affordable, innovative products, Tesla has forced the hand of automakers lest they yield too much business to the technology upstart. The Model 3 isn’t the only long range EV available for less than $40K (see also the 238-mile range Chevy Bolt EV), but it is directly responsible…
Read MoreCanadian Cars Turning Electric Without Government Forcing The Issue: Industry – NEWS 1130
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – Great Britain and France intend to bar outright the sale of any gas powered vehicles by 2040 but even one of the biggest proponents of electric cars in Canada says that’s likely an impossible goal for this country. France announced its policy in early July, followed by Britain this week, joining Norway and India as the only countries in the world with a plan to entirely phase out the sale of gas or diesel powered cars and trucks. The Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate…
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