Electric Vehicles
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Ottawa incentivizes electric vehicle purchases; Nova Scotia makes them more expensiveNova Scotia's budget on Monday includes a $500 fee for electric vehicles and $250 fee for hybrids — to be paid every two years.CanadaFeb 24
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Canada’s EV rebate is here. How do charging costs compare with gas?The newly launched consumer rebates for electric vehicles aim to help make the purchase more affordable — but how does the cost of powering one compare with a gas vehicle?ConsumerFeb 18
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As new EV rebate program starts, car dealers still seek past reimbursementsThe reborn federal electric vehicle rebate program is set to launch Monday — but some of Canada's auto dealers say they're still out tens of thousands dollars from the last one.CanadaFeb 16
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Canada’s new consumer rebates for electric vehicles will start Feb. 16Starting Feb 16., Canadians will be able to qualify for some consumer rebates on the purchase or lease of a new electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.ConsumerFeb 10
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Manitobans welcome EV rebates, but fear infrastructure still lackingIn Manitoba, an estimated six per cent of vehicles sold are EVs, and dealerships are expecting that to jump under the federal rebate.Feb 5
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Ford and Carney agree on ‘99%’ of issues despite Chinese EV spatDoug Ford's relationship with Mark Carney has been strained in recent days, after Canada agreed to allow 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles into the country.CanadaJan 26
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Doug Ford says Canadians should ‘boycott’ Chinese-made electric vehiclesDuring a recent trip to China, Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to lower tariffs on 49,000 Chinese-made EVs annually in exchange for a softening of China's duties on agriculture.PoliticsJan 21
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Ford again blasts ‘terrible deal’ to allow Chinese EVs into OntarioPremier Doug Ford repeatedly criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to reduce tariffs on up to 49,000 Chinese-made EVs in exchange for reduced duties.CanadaJan 19
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Will more Chinese EVs be a ‘self-inflicted wound’ for Canada’s auto sector?In a post on X, Ontario Premier Doug Ford called the deal 'lopsided' and warned it risks closing the door to the U.S. market for Canadian automakers and could lead to job losses.EconomyJan 16
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Ford asks Carney not to lift tariffs on Chinese EVs during foreign tripIt's been a long-term request of the premier as he looks to keep Ontario's struggling, fledgling electric vehicle industry intact.CanadaJan 13
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