"The initial quota... of 49 000 units... will increase by 6.5% annually... The portion of the quota reserved for EVs with a free-on-board (FOB) price of $35,000 or less will rise from 10% in year 2 to 50% in year 5. This will ensure the availability of more affordable EVs in Canada."
Canada won’t require sub-$35,000 China EVs in first year of quota www.autonews.com/ev/anc-china...
In effect, the US will be helping to subsidize the EV transition of other countries by continuing to purchase more profitable gas vehicles
A new analysis from Resources for the Future shows that likely upcoming electric vehicle policy reversals would impose a $33-billion cost to Americans overall.
www.resources.org/common-resou...
Any views on the House's budget bill containing provision repealing the EPA GHG standards and NHTSA CAFE standards?
EIA's Global EV Outlook 2025 is out!
www.iea.org/reports/glob...
Here's a look at EV share of sales in 4 select countries:
Norway, because it's the leader
China, because it's taking off
USA, because it's big and lagging
Canada, just because.
China is on a path to be >80% in 3-4 years.
One key issue in today's federal election is Canada’s goal to transition to zero-emission transportation, battery manufacturing & grid decarbonization.
Where do the candidates stand?
We've outlined the platforms & policies of each party so Canadians can know before they vote.
#Canada #Elxn2025
New: E-mobility employment, GDP share in #Canada may triple by 2035
A new report finds Canada’s ZEV sector is poised for major growth in the next 10 years that will impact industries, jobs and policies.
Read the full story by @emmajarratt.bsky.social
#EVs #EMobility #employment #policy
Toronto Hydro, Ontario utilities launch interactive grid capacity maps
The new capacity maps offer #EVCharging providers a clear view of available grid capacity and help streamline infrastructure projects.
Read the full story.
#EVs #ElectricGrid #Ontario
Republican plans to end federal EV tax credits, roll back EPA tailpipe regulations & slash funding for charging stations would boost emissions and shut down factories, as WashPo reports based on our new REPEAT Project publication below. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi... 🔌💡 🔌🚗
Source: www.spglobal.com/mobility/en/...
CDN 2024 EV registration data is out:
📈BEV/PHEV market share reached 15.4% in 2024, up from 11.7% in 2023
📈Overall, ZEV registrations increased 44.2% year-over-year
📈Quebec ended the year at 32.9%, positioning "it as a leader in North America"
NEMA unveils a standard for bidirectional EV charging, defining the technical parameters to allow EV owners to transfer power back to the grid.
electrek.co/2025/02/21/n... 🔌🚗 🔌💡
A good preview of January Canadian EV sales figures included in this piece
www.thestar.com/business/tes...
🍁🔌💰 Manitoba has helped residents purchase more than 2,500 eligible EVs since rolling out its rebate program in July.
"We're really happy... The sooner that (Manitobans) make the switch, the sooner that we're going to see (emissions) reductions," says environment minister Mike Moyes.
#mbpoli
" (f) Within 30 days of the date of this order, the Administrator of the EPA... shall submit joint recommendations ... on the legality and continuing applicability of [Endangerment Finding]"
This is the legal basis for the EPA's GHG standards
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Revokes Executive Order 14037 (Strengthening American Leadership in Clean Cars and Trucks)
Unclear if this is what was meant by "revoke the electric vehicle mandate"... but does end the US' policy of 50% ZEV sales by 2030
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
All carmakers in UK to escape fines for missing electric car sales targets in 2024 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Total number of BEVs on Ontario roads has increased 37% between 2023 and 2024 (106% between 2022 and 2024)
Total number of PHEVs has increased 42% between 2023 and 2024 (86% between 2022 and 2024)
New BEV/PHEV market share in the UK reached 28% in 2024:
Québec pourrait retirer sa subvention aux F-150 électriques des entreprises ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/212...
It's the beginning of the month -- and the year! Which means it's time to see how EV sales in the US held up for 2024.
I'd expect to see them rolling in today, starting with
Tesla. I'm particularly curious about GM, Honda and Hyundai.
Stay tuned. I'll add them to this thread.
🔌⚡️🚗 #EnergySky
For all the hand wringing about EVs in 2024, Hyundai Canada is doing just fine. More than fine actually. Early estimates from the company put ZEVs at 33% of national sales; EVs at around 18%, a 40% YoY increase. @theglobeandmail.com #EVs
"Achieving Canada’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) targets—20 per cent of new vehicle sales by 2026 and 100 per cent by 2035—could reduce emissions by an estimated 30 Mt relative to 2005 levels by 2035"
Biden’s EPA approves California rules to ban sale of new gas cars starting in 2035
www.sacbee.com/news/califor...
