Norway sees boom in electric cars, fueled by the government
A silent revolution has transformed driving in Norway.
Electric vehicles
GM fights government to retain tax credit for electric cars
General Motors is fighting to retain a valuable tax credit for electric vehicles as the nation's largest automaker tries to deal with the political fallout triggered by its plans to shutter several U.S. factories and shed thousands of workers.
Politicians promise help for GM workers; stress that saving plant hopeless
Provincial and federal leaders alike conceded the futility on Monday, November 26, 2018, of trying to persuade General Motors to keep its Oshawa, Ont., automotive plant running beyond 2019, and instead focused on ways to ease the pain of more than 2,500 workers who stand to lose their jobs.
GM Oshawa's bombshell closure fuels calls for green economy policies in Ontario
The abrupt closure of a General Motors manufacturing plant in the town of Oshawa, Ontario has renewed concerns about the province's lack of clean economy policies and the possible trickle-down effect the loss of the factory could have. GM has operated in Oshawa for 100 years.
Transport Canada welcomes GM's electric car plan
The Trudeau government committed to at least 30 per cent new EV sales by 2030, and promised a nationwide strategy for zero-emission vehicles this year, but has yet to produce one.
It's time for an electric car mandate in B.C.
As other major countries develop plans to ban gasoline vehicles and increase sales of electric cars, it can be hard just to find an electric car in B.C.
Fuelled by strong demand, B.C. adds $10 million to electric vehicle incentive program
The Clean Energy Vehicle Program was introduced in 2011 to accelerate the adoption of electric cars. It appears to be working.
Economy at the forefront on Day 6 of Quebec election campaign
The surging Quebec economy took centre stage on Day 6 of the provincial election campaign on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, as the leaders of the two front-running parties each staked claims to being the man who can maintain the momentum.
Canada to review auto emissions regulations as U.S. moves to water them down
Canada will review the joint vehicle emissions standards it has with the United States before it decides what to do about the U.S.'s plan to weaken those standards in the coming years.
End of Ontario electric vehicle rebate program expected to hit sales
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's decision to cancel rebates for electric vehicles in the province is expected to have a knock-on effect on sales.
Canadian emissions creep lower in 2016 but Paris targets still dubious
Canada's latest greenhouse gas inventory report to the United Nations shows emissions are starting to trend downward, but not nearly at the rate needed to meet the country's international commitments under the Paris climate change accord.
Tesla to install Atlantic Canada 'supercharger' stations for its vehicles
Tesla Inc. is building fast-charging stations for its electric vehicles in Atlantic Canada, opening up the East Coast to road trippers with the California automaker's high-end plug-in cars.
Don't be fooled by attacks on the lithium battery
There's an image circulating the Internet comparing the environmental damage of a lithium battery to the oilsands. Pay them no mind, writes David Suzuki.
Who hid the electric car?
Lots of Canadians are open to trying, if not buying, an electric vehicle. But just try finding one.
California seeks to boost electric-car rebate program
California would spend up to $3 billion under a new bill to widely expand its fledgling consumer rebate program for zero-emission vehicles.