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Joe Homsy

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Toronto transplant living/working in YOW; Tweets reflect my own views, not that of my employer. RT≠E. Usually disappointed.

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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Health benefits of zero-emission transport through 2050 theicct.org/publication/...
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Health benefits of zero-emission transport through 2050 - International Council on Clean Transportation
This report quantifies the health impacts of road transport pollution under five scenarios — from current policies to a full global transition to zero-emission vehicles by 2045 — and finds that ambiti...
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Quebecers lead the country with 52 per cent of all EVAP incentives electricautonomy.ca/policy-regul...
electricautonomy.ca
Quebecers lead the country with 52 per cent of all EVAP incentives | Electric Autonomy Canada
B.C. and Ontario the only other provinces in double digits for sales incentive claims, while the Toyota bZ is the program's most popular EV
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Top 10 EVs under EVAP:
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Top 10 EVs under EVAP:
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Sense Hofstede @sensehofstede.nl · 15/05/2026
The Guardian: EU carmakers pave way for Chinese rivals as balance in market shifts – ‘Europe’s struggling carmakers have also spotted an opportunity to off-load their underused plants, even if it helps the companies eating up their market share.’
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EU carmakers pave way for Chinese rivals as balance in market shifts
Many European motoring manufacturers are in retreat with plants to off–load – while China’s industry is on the march
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Clean Energy Canada @cleanenergycanada.org · 08/05/2026
🇨🇦⚡️📉 Canada’s EV market may be turning a corner on its biggest barrier: cost. New data from J.D. Power shows the average EV now sells for $49,500, the same as the average vehicle, regardless of powertrain. #cdnpoli #EV
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Average EV transaction price in Canada now matches the wider market
Without accounting for segment mix, EV transaction prices fell to $49,500 in the first quarter, matching the overall market average for the first time, according to J.D. Power.
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
The Spring Economic Update 2026 includes proposed regulatory amendments that would not permit businesses to claim both an EVAP incentive and immediate expensing for the same EV:
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Factcheck: What the UK car industry is not saying about EV targets www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-wh...
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Factcheck: What the UK car industry is not saying about EV targets - Carbon Brief
For years, the UK car industry has claimed demand is not high enough to meet the government’s targets for sales of “zero emissions vehicles”.
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Electric Nick @electric-nick.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
🇬🇧 Sharing a new chart on the UK car fleet 📊 Petrol: 54.6% Diesel: 29.4% HEV: 8.4% BEV: 5% PHEV: 2.6%
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Plug’n Drive @plugndrive.ca · 04/05/2026
Plug'n Drive's President and CEO, Cara Clairman, will be on TVO's The Rundown tonight at 8 p.m ET alongside Lindsay Wiginton, Managing Consultant at Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors. Tune in for an insightful discussion about EVs, cost savings, infrastructure, and more.
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
As a reminder, utilization rates of import permits for Chinese EVs can be found online at the link below. So far, there has been no take up: www.eics-scei.gc.ca/report-rappo...
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John Voelcker @johnvoelcker.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
(2/2) I'm willing to believe U.S. buyers may try smaller vehicles if cheaper: say, $25K or less. Hell, I have neighbors using 4-wheel side-by-side ATVs on public roads sans registrations. But making a smaller car meet U.S. safety standards is harder + likely costly. That context is utterly missing.
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John Voelcker @johnvoelcker.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
It's a grabby headline for sure. But two things should have been explicitly mentioned in this @reuters.com piece + weren't: (1) All these vehicles are sizes U.S. buyers do not seem to want: subcompact or smaller; and (2) None were designed to 'Federalize' (meet US safety + equipment rules). (1/2)
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For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs
The Beijing Auto Show that opened to the public this week is a showcase for how hypercompetition in China has driven new car prices in the world's largest car market to ​a fraction of the level of the...
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 17/04/2026
A HUGE, narrative-breaking moment for the UK car market New EVs are now cheaper than petrol cars on average, says Autotrader Last yr CCC said price parity was due by 2028 – and it's already here And EVs are already MUCH cheaper to run than petrol
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Sara Hastings-Simon 🇨🇦 @shastingssimon.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Trying (and failing) to get to help my son with his homework: So the midtransition is the period in which fossil and new energy systems… @gruberte.bsky.social With this integrated option dynamic and pricing model we show … He just walked away to work in his room 😭
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
"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."
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Canada won’t require sub-$35,000 China EVs in first year of quota www.autonews.com/ev/anc-china...
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Canada won’t require sub-$35,000 China EVs in first year of quota
Ottawa’s provision for “affordable” models in its China EV deal will kick in for the 2027 quota year.
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
In effect, the US will be helping to subsidize the EV transition of other countries by continuing to purchase more profitable gas vehicles
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
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...
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If/Then: Removing Federal Support for Electric Vehicles—Will It Help or Hurt Society?
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.
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Blake Shaffer 🇨🇦 @blakeshaffer.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
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.
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Electric Autonomy @electricautonomy.com · 28/04/2025
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
electricautonomy.ca
Know before you vote: where do federal parties stand on EVs?
Canadians head to the polls on April 28. Where do candidates stand on EV adoption, manufacturing and grid decarbonization?
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Electric Autonomy @electricautonomy.com · 10/04/2025
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
electricautonomy.ca
E-mobilty 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
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Electric Autonomy @electricautonomy.com · 03/04/2025
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
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Ontario utilities launch interactive grid capacity maps
The new maps offer EV charging providers a clear view of available grid capacity and help streamline infrastructure projects
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Jesse D. Jenkins @jessedjenkins.com · 21/03/2025
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... 🔌💡 🔌🚗
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The electric-vehicle revolution may be on shakier ground than you think
Electric vehicles are facing an uncertain future under the Trump administration, with plans to scrap EV tax credits and slash funding for charging stations.
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
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"
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Jesse D. Jenkins @jessedjenkins.com · 21/02/2025
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... 🔌🚗 🔌💡
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NEMA unveils a standard for bidirectional EV charging
NEMA has published its EVSE Power Export Permitting Standard, which defines the technical parameters for bidirectional EV charging.
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
A good preview of January Canadian EV sales figures included in this piece www.thestar.com/business/tes...
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Tesla sales are down — but it’s not due to Elon Musk
Nationwide sales of Teslas were down 70 per cent between December 2024 and January 2025. But there's more to the story.
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Clean Energy Canada @cleanenergycanada.org · 30/01/2025
🍁🔌💰 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
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Manitoba has approved $9.7M in electric vehicle rebates since provincial program launched | CBC News
Manitoba has already paid out almost $10 million in rebates for people buying or leasing electric vehicles since the province started taking applications for the incentive in July 2024.
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Electrek @electrek.co · 28/01/2025
Genesis kills off gas-powered cars in the UK for EVs and hybrids
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Genesis kills off gas-powered cars in the UK for EVs and hybrids
Genesis is officially killing off its gas and diesel-powered vehicles in the UK to become “a fully electrified brand” in 2025. Once current gas models are sold, Genesis will only sell EVs in the UK — at least until new hybrids join the lineup. more…
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
" (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...
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Unleashing American Energy – The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:  Section 1.
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
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...
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Initial Rescissions Of Harmful Executive Orders And Actions – The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
All carmakers in UK to escape fines for missing electric car sales targets in 2024 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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All carmakers in UK to escape fines for missing electric car sales targets in 2024
Analysts say use of ‘flexibilities’ to avoid penalties shows that zero-emissions mandate does not need to be relaxed
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
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)
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
New BEV/PHEV market share in the UK reached 28% in 2024:
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Québec pourrait retirer sa subvention aux F-150 électriques des entreprises ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/212...
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Québec pourrait retirer sa subvention aux F-150 électriques
Ce véhicule est le plus populaire du programme de subventions Écocamionnage et a grugé près de la moitié de l'enveloppe dans la dernière année.
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Corey Cantor @coreybcantor.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
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
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Matt Bubbers @mattbubbers.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
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
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
"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"
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Biden’s EPA approves California rules to ban sale of new gas cars starting in 2035 www.sacbee.com/news/califor...
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Biden’s EPA approves California rules to ban sale of new gas cars starting in 2035
The move by outgoing President Joe Biden could face challenges from President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.
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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 17/12/2024
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Lion Electric to file for bankruptcy protection after failing to find new investor backing
Canadian maker of electric school buses had been scrambling to secure new capital ahead of expiry of credit agreements
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John Voelcker @johnvoelcker.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Per a document seen by Reuters, the Trump transition team plans sweeping changes to cut off all U.S. government support for #EV sales + charging stations, and strengthen measures blocking cars, components + battery materials from China. (1 of 2)
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Exclusive: Trump transition team plans sweeping rollback of Biden EV, emissions policies
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s transition team is recommending sweeping changes to cut off support for electric vehicles and charging stations and to strengthen measures blocking cars, components and battery materials from China, according to a document seen by Reuters.
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Etienne Leblanc @leblancetienne.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Dans une course pour mettre à l'abri de la future administration Trump sa politique climatique, Joe Biden donne le feu vert à la Californie pour bannir la vente de voitures à essence neuves d'ici 2035. Mais Trump pourrait agir pour renverser cette décision. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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EPA will grant California the right to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to grant the state the right to set stronger climate rules for cars, SUVs and pickup trucks as soon as next week.
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Jesse D. Jenkins @jessedjenkins.com · 05/12/2024
Move over Colorado AND California: There's a new EV King in North America! Quebec. 🔌🚗 🔌💡
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Le Journal de Montréal @journaldemontreal.com · 02/12/2024
Interdiction de vendre des véhicules thermiques neufs en 2035 au Québec: «Ça va être difficile de se trouver de l’essence», soutient le ministre Benoît Charette (@nicolaslachance.bsky.social)
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Interdiction de vendre des véhicules thermiques neufs en 2035 au Québec: «Ça va être difficile de se trouver de l’essence», soutient le ministre Benoît Charette
Interdire la vente de véhicules thermiques en 2035 n’est pas une mesure anti-automobile, selon le ministre.
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Dana R. Fisher (aka the Apocalyptic Optimist) @fisherdanar.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Apparently incentives work to spread EV technologies and reduce emissions (just as intended). It’s not enough, but it’s certainly progress. insideevs.com/news/742785/...
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EVs Help Vehicle Emissions Drop To Historic Low In The U.S.
EVs and PHEVs brought huge climate wins for the transportation sector in 2023. Emissions are down, fuel economy levels are up.
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John Voelcker @johnvoelcker.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
In Q3, about 1 in 6 new vehicles registered in Canada was an #EV of some kind (BEV or PHEV). Canada's 15.2% is close to the global average of 16.5%. The U.S. *may* hit 10 percent this year, which many would see as a positive sign. Once more, the U.S. lags, a lot. From @electricautonomy.bsky.social.
electricautonomy.ca
ZEVs leap to 16.5 per cent market share in Q3 2024: S&P Global
S&P Global's Q3 2024 numbers mark an all-time high for the Canadian EV sector with 1 in every 6 vehicles sold in Canada now a ZEV
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Quebec introduces bill to boost zero-emission truck sales electricautonomy.ca/policy-regul...
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Quebec introduces bill to boost zero-emission truck sales
The bill sets out a credit system that will encourage truck manufacturers to sell more electric heavy-duty vehicles in Quebec
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Electric Autonomy @electricautonomy.com · 26/11/2024
Government of #Canada announces new program to fund R&D of #ZEV technologies. The e-Auto Challenge Program will operate under the National Research Council (NRC) and provide funding to kickstart & support innovation in the light-duty #EV supplier ecosystem. electricautonomy.ca/ev-supply-ch... #EVs
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Canada announces e-Auto Challenge program
The government wants to accelerate the transition from gas to electric vehicles by funding SMEs through an e-Auto Challenge Program
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Brian Banks Ⓥ 🇨🇦 @brianbanks.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Two encouraging takeaways: 1. This continued rapid growth defies talk of a ZEV market slowdown. 2. Battery electrics continue to dominate over plug-in hybrids, putting the boots to another bit of conventional EV naysayer wisdom.
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Joe Homsy @joehomsy.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
ZEVs leap to 16.5 per cent market share in Q3 2024: S&P Global electricautonomy.ca/data-tracker...
electricautonomy.ca
ZEVs leap to 16.5 per cent market share in Q3 2024: S&P Global
S&P Global's Q3 2024 numbers mark an all-time high for the Canadian EV sector with 1 in every 6 vehicles sold in Canada now a ZEV
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