Electric Cars

• 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
  
• Electric car shock: Ontario man told new battery would cost more than $50,000

  A warning light appeared on the instrument panel of Simrat Sooch's electric car, a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq. He was told he needed to buy a new battery — for $50,000.

  Consumer

  Nov 20, 2023
  
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• Half of B.C.’s non-EV owners still unsure about road tripping in them, BC Hydro says

  Only eight per cent of those polled thought there were enough public charging stations for electric vehicle owners in the province.

  Environment

  Sep 7, 2023
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• Quebec energy minister calls for drastic decrease in number of cars, Premier hesitates

  Quebec's energy minister says there needs to be fewer cars on the road to meet emission targets. Meanwhile, the premier says the priority should be a switch to electric.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2023
• Ford inks deal to buy lithium for electric car batteries from Quebec’s Nemaska Lithium

  Ford will buy up to 13,000 tons a year of lithium hydroxide produced at Nemaska's factory in Becancour, Que., about 150 kilometres northeast of Montreal.

  Canada

  May 22, 2023
• Why the ‘significant’ weight of electric vehicles is sparking new safety fears

  "The occupants in the lighter vehicle are always going to come out worse," one expert says about growing electric vehicle safety fears.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2023
• Quebec to add more than 350 electric vehicle charging stations across province

  The province says the initiative is part of its plan for a greener economy by 2030, which includes having 1.6 million electric vehicles on the road by that year.

  Environment

  Mar 13, 2023
• Road to electric vehicle targets in Manitoba not smooth, experts say

  Manitoba proponents of electric vehicles say the province is off-track for zero-emission targets, with a lack of charging rural stations and vehicle inventory as key issues.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2022
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• ‘Unprecedented’ global chip shortage pushing electric vehicle delays into years

  Delays for new electric and hybrid cars are stretching from months into years as a global semiconductor shortage persists, limiting stock at dealerships.

  Consumer

  Nov 7, 2022
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• Eco-Solar home tours showcase energy efficient living in Lethbridge

  Five Lethbridge-area homeowners took part on Saturday in the Eco-Solar home tours.

  Consumer

  Jun 18, 2022