Electric Vehicles

• Automakers ‘cautiously optimistic’ after meeting Carney over EV mandates

  Automakers met with Prime Minister Mark Carney, and discussed challenges with current electric vehicle mandates given the added challenges of the trade war and tariffs.

  Consumer

  Jul 4
  
• How Canada’s critical minerals push may spur hundreds of thousands of jobs

  A report by a battery metals mining group highlights the potential for economic growth and job creation in Western Canada for mining critical minerals like lithium and copper.

  Economy

  Jun 26
  
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• Slowing sales raise questions about B.C.’s electric vehicle mandate

  Under B.C. law, 26 per cent of new vehicle sales must be electric vehicles by 2026, but industry analysts say that is increasingly unrealistic.

  Politics

  Jun 20
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• EV interest is stalling over cost concerns. Could a consumer rebate help?

  New rebate options could be on the horizon as demand for electric vehicles in Canada continues to decline and pressure is building on the federal government.

  Consumer

  Jun 20
• Canada’s EV market was already in trouble. Tariffs made it worse, Ontario workers say

  Several companies, including Honda, Stellantis, Umicore and Ford have delayed or scrapped their EV projects amid the slow sales growth and the ongoing trade war.

  Cannabis

  Jun 19
• Honda temporarily pulling back on EV strategy amid slowing U.S. sales

  Honda Motor Co. Chief Executive Toshihiro Mibe stressed the long-term shift toward electrification remained unchanged, just pushed back in time.

  Consumer

  May 20
• Honda postpones $15B of electric vehicle investments in Ontario

  Honda Canada is postponing a $15-billion electric vehicle investment project in Ontario, including a proposed EV battery plant and retooled vehicle assembly facility.

  Canada

  May 13
• B.C.’s rebate pause will hurt electric vehicle adoption, car dealers warn

  Without the subsidy, new car dealers say B.C.'s ambitious electric vehicle mandates will be unachievable as price-conscious consumers look elsewhere.

  Politics

  Apr 30
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• BC Hydro says it tripled its EV fast-charging network in one year

  The Crown corporation said Friday it now has 591 charging stations across B.C., an increase of 400 over the year prior.

  Economy

  Apr 25
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• 2016 Nissan Leaf EV owner says cost of battery replacement may not be worth investment

  Neil Turner says his EV was driving well until this past winter during a cold snap. He says the battery range began to drop a kilometre a second.

  Consumer

  Apr 14