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J.D. Power study finds consumer EV consideration in Canada significantly lags US

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Power Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study. By contrast, in Canada, a majority (66%) say they are either “very unlikely” or “somewhat unlikely” to consider an EV for their next vehicle purchase. Ney The Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study is an annual industry benchmark for gauging EV shopper consideration.

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US Ambassador to Canada Says Oil Sands Necessary for US

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In an interview with the Toronto Star , US Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson said that if the US is looking for “ long-term safe and secure sources of energy, Canada, and therefore the oil sands, need to be part of it. all means the United States simply can’t afford to demonize the oil sands, Jacobson says.

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Government of British Columbia to introduce Zero Emission Vehicle legislation in spring; 100% ZEV sales by 2040

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This legislation will set targets of 10% ZEV sales by 2025, 30% by 2030, and 100% by 2040, while government will take additional steps to make ZEVs more affordable. Reviewing the incentive program with an eye to expanding it over time, so buying a ZEV becomes a more affordable option for middle- and lower-income British Columbians.

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Dalia Research: Globally, 40% would consider an EV, but held back by logistics

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Worldwide, 40% of those planning to buy a car within the next five years say they are likely to buy all-electric (even though not all of them would be able to afford one at foreseeable price points), according to findings from Dalia Research’s global mobility study. Japan is surprisingly low at 16%. (An

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New Flyer to start development of first 60' fuel cell hybrid bus in North America; introduces 40' battery-electric bus

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The electric propulsion system being integrated into New Flyer’s Buy America-compliant Xcelsior X60 heavy-duty transit bus platform includes a combination of batteries, a fuel cell, and hydrogen storage. The bus, which is expected to be completed in the middle of next year, will meet the FTA’s Buy-America requirements.

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Who will sell the first affordable AWD electric SUV? Poll results

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Of our eight Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy award winners since 2011, five have been compact five-door hatchbacks. It's a good, sensible format, by far the most popular segment in Europe and stronger even in Canada than in the U.S. Sadly, U.S.

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Perspective: Government Leadership Needed for Electric Vehicles to Succeed

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Perspective by Chris Hill, Manager, Central Fleet for the City of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and author of Hamilton’s Green Fleet Implementation Plan. [Mr. Hill is currently chair of the Ontario Chapter of NAFA Fleet Management Association, and a Green Party candidate for Canada’s Parliament in the next general election.