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Government of Canada investing nearly $15M in new EV chargers across the GTA

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The Government of Canada announced federal investments totalling nearly $15 million (US$11.2 Since 2016, the Government of Canada has invested $1 billion to make EVs more affordable and chargers more accessible for Canadians and has approved funding to support the installation of more than 34,500 EV chargers to date.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge EV to start at $53,990 in US before qualifying tax incentives

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The purchase of an XC40 Recharge may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500. This means a single ChargePoint account will give Volvo customers access to more than 80% of public AC and DC stations across the US and Canada today with additional access in the coming months.

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Canada’s Budget 2022 calls for C$3.8B to launch Critical Minerals Strategy

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The Government of Canada has released Budget 2022. billion (US$3 billion) to implement Canada’s first Critical Minerals Strategy to capitalize on a growing need for the minerals used in everything from phones to electric cars. Critical Mineral Opportunities in Canada. Among its measures is up to C$3.8 This includes $1.7

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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation

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The Memorandum of Understanding commits both governments to work together on developing their respective regulations to cut greenhouse gas emissions from light-duty vehicles, such as those currently in effect in Canada, California and the 13 US states that have adopted California’s standards.

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UPS plans to purchase 1,000 propane-fueled package delivery trucks, install fueling stations; $70M investment

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UPS plans to purchase 1,000 propane package delivery trucks and install an initial 50 fueling stations at UPS locations. States that attract this type of investment with tax incentives and grants will factor into the UPS deployment strategy. UPS currently operates nearly 900 propane vehicles in Canada.

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Economic Modelling Study Shows Canada Can Meet Global-Warming Reduction Targets While Growing Jobs and Economy

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Canada can succeed economically while meeting targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to an economic modelling study commissioned by the Pembina Institute and the David Suzuki Foundation. The study indicates that Canada can implement much stronger climate policies than the US and still prosper economically.

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NY state launces series of initiatives to encourage adoption of EVs

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New York State announced a series of broad-scale initiatives to encourage the purchase and to increase the convenience and accessibility of electric vehicles (EV). Drive Clean Rebate Initiative Supporting the Direct Purchase of 11,000 EVs. To date, more than 11,000 rebates have been approved for New Yorkers to purchase electric cars.

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