Electric Vehicles

• EV sales in Canada rose in recent years despite higher interest rates. Why?

  Electric vehicle registrations rose in recent years despite interest rates also rising. Experts caution Canada's transition to EVs could still be challenging.

  Canada

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• B.C. electric vehicle sales continue to rise as survey finds softening Canadian interest

  A survey by Canada's largest automotive marketplace, Autotrader.ca, found buyers reported softening interest in EVs for the second year running. 

  Economy

  Apr 23
  
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• Tesla’s net income drops 55% in first quarter amid falling global sales

  The Austin, Texas, company said it made US$1.13 billion from January through March compared with US$2.51 billion in the same period a year ago.

  Consumer

  Apr 23
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• Honda to build electric vehicles and battery plant in Ontario, sources say

  Honda Canada is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant near its auto manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ont., where it also plans to produce fully electric vehicles.

  Canada

  Apr 22
• Montreal electric car show exhibits industry’s advancement

  The Montreal Electric Vehicle show exhibits the variety of vehicles available, including scooters, bikes, and cars. Industry leaders are present to showcase new developments.

  Canada

  Apr 20
• Montreal-based Lion Electric cuts about 120 jobs

  The move comes after the company announced that it was cutting more than 100 employees in February and 150 workers in November last year.

  Economy

  Apr 18
• Ford delays start of electric vehicle production at Oakville, Ont. plant

  Ford Motor Co. is delaying the start of electric vehicle production at its plant in Oakville, Ont., to 2027.

  Canada

  Apr 4
• Road oil demand to peak by 2032 as EVs become more common, Goldman forecasts

  Goldman said the 1.7 billion global vehicles drove 47 per cent of 2023 oil demand, with gasoline consumption driving about half of road demand.

  Economy

  Apr 2
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• Northvolt sanctioned for clearcutting in wetlands outside Montreal

  Northvolt, the electric battery making company, has been issued a notice of non-compliance by the Quebec Environment Department.

  Canada

  Mar 28
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• B.C. putting up $30M to help build 500 new public EV charging stations

  B.C. is funding $80,000 towards the cost of fast charging station, with a priority on rural, northern and First Nations communities.

  Environment

  Mar 20