Off-Peak Pricing: New Ont. ultra-low hydro plan could save EV owners $90 per year
Toronto, Ontario — A new Ontario off-peak hydro pricing plan offers an ultra-low overnight rate that’s 67 percent lower than the current off-peak rate, saving customers that use more electricity at night–including EV owners that charge their vehicles–up to $90 per year. The new plan will be available on May 1 to customers of Toronto […]
Electric Quebec: Province to invest $7 million in EV training
Quebec City, Quebec — Quebec is committing more than $7 million to a heavy-duty electric vehicle maintenance program, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Employment and Social Solidarity (MESS). The 196-hour program aims to provide a recognized certification in electric and hybrid vehicle maintenance and repair. According to a press release, a total […]
Alarm Bells: EV weight increases crash severity, according to safety experts
Washington D.C., United States — Safety experts are raising the alarm on electric vehicles (EVs), warning that large battery packs and other parts add nearly 33 percent in weight compared to their internal-combustion engine counterparts. According to Jennifer Homendy, chair of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, the sheer weight of the typical EV battery […]
Power Balance: What the proposed U.S. emissions limits mean for Canada
Washington, D.C. — If the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed new vehicle emissions standards are passed, the U.S. will dictate OEM fleet-wide limits on emissions for vehicles between 2027 and 2032 model years. The standards could result in EVs making up 67 percent of new vehicle sales by 2032, compared to Canada’s own mandate that […]
Chop Chop: Tesla cuts U.S. prices for the sixth time in 2023, ahead of Q1 earnings report
Austin, Texas — Tesla has once again slashed its prices, this time on Model Y and Model 3 vehicles in the United States. On late Tuesday, prices on the Model Y Long Range and Performance Units were cut by US$3,000 each. The Model 3 rear-wheel drive was cut buy US$2,000. Prices remain unchanged in Canada […]
