Introducing Incentives: Manitoba follows through on promise of $4,000 provincial EV purchase rebate program
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Manitoba government has followed through on its promise of electric vehicle (EV) financial support and has successfully introduced its $4,000 provincial rebate program for new EVs, with $2,500 going towards used EVs. With the adoption of this incentive program, Manitoba is now the seventh province in Canada to offer EV rebates, […]
Fears of Forever: New study reveals that lithium-ion batteries produce ‘forever chemicals’
Toronto, Ontario — New research from Jennifer L. Guelfo et al., suggests that the lithium-ion batteries used in everyday products and electric vehicles could be a growing source of the “forever chemicals” that pollute soil and water sources. According to The Verge, “forever chemicals” encompass thousands of different kinds of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs), which […]
Emission Admissions: GM to pay $146 million in fines for 5.9 million vehicles that emit excess carbon dioxide
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors (GM) will pay nearly $146 million in fines to the United States federal government due to 5.9 million older vehicles not complying with emissions and fuel economy standards. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a statement last week, certain GM vehicles from the 2012 to 2018 […]
