Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2010

According to a new Accenture study of 1,800 consumers in Germany, France, Italy, Canada and the US, while interest in hybrid and electric vehicles may be growing, consumers do not see fuel savings as the only purchasing factor and are demanding more from automakers. More likely to purchase a hybrid in the next two years.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2021

Lion Electric (Lion), a manufacturer of all-electric medium- and heavy-duty urban vehicles, received a purchase order from Pride Group Enterprises (Pride) for the acquisition of 100 all-electric Lion6 and Lion8 trucks. The order represents Lion’s largest single order of zero-emission trucks to date.  : Lion6. Max torque. 2500 N·m.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2022

BC Transit in British Columbia, Canada has approved a $20-million contract to purchase ten 40-foot Proterra ZX5 electric transit buses and one Proterra Energy megawatt-scale EV fleet charger as part of the agency’s transition to a fully electric bus fleet.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2022

Canada-based Northern Graphite Corporation has closed its previously announced acquisition of the producing Lac des Iles graphite mine (LDI) in Québec from a subsidiary of Imerys SA and the Okanjande graphite deposit/Okorusu processing plant in Namibia from a subsidiary of Imerys and its joint venture partner. Sprott invested CDN$3.75

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

British Columbia Transit (BC Transit) has been leading a demonstration of fuel cell electric buses (FCEB) in Whistler, Canada, since early 2010. BC Transit used a standard procurement process to purchase the FCEBs. Canada Fuel Cells Hydrogen' Battery issues. Resources. Eudy and M.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Thereafter, the partners plan to roll out the vehicle in transport and maintenance applications across German municipalities, with the first vehicles due to be delivered in the last quarter of 2010. Smith has also rolled out its larger Newton vehicle in North America, through its associate company Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2020

For battery-electric vehicles, the index remains at 55 in the US for the fourth consecutive quarter, while decreasing to 57 from 59 in Canada. The 2020 Q1 study includes insights from the United States and Canada. Frankly, we’re concerned for automakers. Nor are they making the strides needed to change people’s minds.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2011

The HDS 300 features the same benefits as its HDS 200 counterpart, now in service in the US and Canada. The integrated hybrid power system maximizes a fleet owner’s operational budget due to its superior efficiency and low maintenance costs.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2017

This mobile service is now available through Ryder both in the US and Canada. Ryder has an established North American maintenance and fueling network with approximately 800 maintenance facilities including 440 diesel fueling stations. —Debbie Raphael, Director of San Francisco’s Department of the Environment.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2009

will be the first US customer to purchase a REV 300 ACX battery-electric vehicle from Canada-based electric fleet vehicle solution provider Rapid Electric Vehicles (REV). They are also reliable with 1/10th the maintenance, Vehicle to Grid ready, recharge in as little as 3.5 The City of Santa Monica, Calif. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Shell announced plans to have Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) available for heavy-duty fleet customers beginning in 2012 at select Shell Flying J truck stops in Alberta, Canada as one of a series of steps to increase the utilization of LNG in the transportation sector in North America. Shell and Westport Innovations Inc.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Available in early 2014, 360° Electric is a portfolio of consumer-oriented offerings designed to overcome commonly perceived barriers to purchasing an electric vehicle. ChargePoint is the largest public charging network in the US and Canada, and will administer BMW i’s public charging program, ChargeNow. Maintenance & Repair Packages.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2009

The Manitoba, Canada Vehicle Standards Advisory Board has recommended that the province adopt the California Pavley standards for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles, albeit as a deferred recommendation bounded by several contingencies and factoring in the small size of the Manitoba market (2.8%

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2017

Canada-based GreenPower Motor Company ( earlier post ) and its California factory direct dealer, School Bus Sales of California, have secured commitments for eleven batteery-electric Synapse 72 school buses from six different school districts in South Coast and North Coast California districts. Synapse Shuttle.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2013

Zipcar now has more than 760,000 members (“Zipsters”), with a market-leading presence in 20 major metropolitan areas in the United States, Canada and Europe, and fleet positioned at more than 300 college and university campuses. Avis Budget expects to generate $50 to $70 million in annual synergies as a result of the transaction.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2010

The explosion and fire occurred while the unit was undergoing maintenance work. In 1998, it purchased the Anacortes Refinery from Shell. It receives crude feedstock via pipeline from western Canada and by tanker from Alaska and foreign sources. The investigation could take up to six months.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2018

Carlton Rose, president, global fleet maintenance and engineering for UPS. in Vancouver, Canada, and Tamworth, United Kingdom. The initiative will help UPS reach its 2020 goal of one in four new vehicles purchased being an alternative fuel or advanced technology vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2016

The KERS is projected to reduce fuel consumption and associated CO 2 emissions by up to 15-25%, depending on terrain and traffic profile, while the regenerative braking system significantly reduces brake wear and associated maintenance costs.

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Plug N Drive

JULY 9, 2024

Dilawri is the first automotive group of dealers in Canada to make this bold step to engage and educate consumers in a new way with EV experts from Plug’n Drive. This initiative will serve as an engaging community hub, providing valuable information on the environmental and economic benefits of driving electric in Canada.

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Plug N Drive

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

. – From the podium of EVVE2024, Canada’s largest EV industry event hosted by Electric Mobility Canada, Plug’n Drive is thrilled to announce the launch of the EVs are for Everyone Cross-Canada Tour that is bringing EV education and test drives to communities across Canada.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The contract includes 35 firm orders with options to purchase an additional 65 buses. These buses offer up to US$400,000 in energy savings and up to US$125,000 in maintenance savings over a 12-year life span, and can travel up to 230 miles on a single charge (with a 480 kWh pack, based on FTA Altoona Test Protocol).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

The company also announced its plan for a network of 364 hydrogen fueling stations across the US and Canada (Nikola is bundling fuel with the truck), and unveiled a 107 kWh battery pack for the Nikola Zero UTV along with a business plan to sell packs to OEMs. The LowLube technology reduces customer maintenance time and costs.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2013

Currently in closed beta test (tested in multiple makes/models/years of cars, as well as city, rural environments, as well as internationally in Panama, Canada, UK and France), with a Q1/2 2013 launch date. Drive5 is designed to have maximum impact on driving behavior without causing driver distraction.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 16, 2024

Springing for luxury items just isn’t in the cards for most of us, despite the lavish recompense* deigned upon us by our corporate overlords in Downtown Canada. Setting some variables in this equation, they propose a monthly insurance rate of $147, fuel costs of $260 per month, and maintenance pegged at $95.50 for a car payment.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2018

An additional 12 new markets for Polestar 1 have been added and will open for pre-orders simultaneously, including Switzerland, the UK, Belgium, Finland, France, Poland, Austria, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Portugal and Canada. Customers will also be able to purchase the Polestar 1 outright if desired.

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Plug N Drive

OCTOBER 8, 2024

MEET Richmond is part of Plug’n Drive’s EVs are for Everyone Cross-Canada Tour , providing free electric vehicle (EV) education and offering test drives to help residents learn more about the benefits of driving electric. In Q2 2024, the market share of new zero-emission vehicle registrations in Canada was 13.4% , up from 10.5%

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

Coulomb’s industry partners products include: Leviton: Level I and II residential and public charging stations for the US and Canada EV market. Siemens: Level I and II residential and public charging stations in the US, Canada and Europe. Aker Wade: Level III networked fast charging stations for electric vehicles worldwide.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

This includes hot testing in Death Valley, cold testing in Yellowknife, Canada, steep grade hill climbs in San Francisco and high altitude trips in Colorado. In the US, customers will be able to take advantage of Mirai’s $499 per month/36 month lease option, with $3649 due at lease signing, or purchase the vehicle for $57,500.

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Plug N Drive

JUNE 30, 2021

Overcoming these concerns and getting more Canadians behind the wheel of an EV will require nothing short of a national effort to incentivize consumers to purchase EVs, build charging infrastructure and increase consumer awareness and education. Last year, EVs represented less than four per cent of new vehicles registered.

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 28, 2022

They’re better for the environment, cheaper to operate, less maintenance, and they showcase that your company is forward-thinking and environmentally friendly, which is fantastic for marketing purposes. While it’s true that EVs do generally cost more to purchase up front, the true savings are in the long game and total cost of ownership.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Online resources, like automotive websites, forums and reviews, are excellent sources of valuable information that can guide your purchase. For instance, if you live in Ontario, Canada, you must know that car insurance is mandatory for drivers. Balancing these factors is crucial for a smart car purchase.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 29, 2024

& While the EU does tend to lump plug-in hybrids into EV sales tabulations, the region is still outpacing the United States and Canada in terms of both PHEV and BEV volumes. Electric automobiles tend to be purchased by wealthier individuals as a secondary vehicle and (with notable exceptions) trade at much higher prices.

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Plug N Drive

JUNE 19, 2019

When we surveyed 1,000 gas car owners in the Greater-Toronto and Hamilton Area last year, we learned that cost is the number one barrier to purchasing an EV. We now also have Canada’s $5,000 federal electric vehicle incentive , which makes a new EV even more attractive.

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Green Authority

APRIL 24, 2023

As for myself, living in Vancouver, BC, Canada, where it rains more than half the year, and I have a lot of experience riding on slippery surfaces. Regular maintenance: Inspect and maintain your scooter, including cleaning and lubricating joints and bearings, to prevent rust and ensure optimal performance.

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Plug N Drive

AUGUST 22, 2024

This initiative will serve as an engaging community hub, providing valuable information on the environmental and economic benefits of driving electric in Canada. Since the MEET was first launched in 2020, it has been engaging communities across Canada from British Columbia to New Brunswick. in Q1 2023, according to StatsCan.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Canada, startling his wife and several of his friends. “So, I actually tried to purchase motors and motor controllers from companies that manufactured those, and I specifically asked them to customize those motors for me, by suggesting a number of changes,” he says. Everything on BlackFly is from first principles,” he declares.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

For frigid climates like the Minnesota and Canada pack warming can be integrated with the overnight charging for a PHEV. When purchasing a PHEV or EV the consumer is spending a significant amount of money on a battery that, if properly implemented, will depreciate more slowly than the rest of the vehicle. Click to enlarge. “

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