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OTTAWA — The federal government wants to overhaul the rebate program for electric vehicles so that it more closely aligns with the kinds of cars Canadians want to buy, says Transport Minister Omar Alghabra.

OTTAWA — The federal government wants to overhaul the rebate program for electric vehicles so that it more closely aligns with the kinds of cars Canadians want to buy, says Transport Minister Omar Alghabra.

The Liberals, NDP and Conservatives all have platforms that call for a shift to electric vehicles in the next 15 years, but it’s going to take a massive shift in consumer buying and ramped up investment in charging stations to make that possible, experts say.

Author of the article: Dave Waddell Publishing date: Jul 02, 2021  •  11 hours ago  •  6 minute read  •  "Our region will have a lot of contributions to make." Theres excitement and concern as Canada prepares for an all-electric automotive future. Peter Frise, executive director of the Centre for Automotive Research and Education at the University of Windsor, is shown on Friday, July 2, 2021. Photo by Taylor Campbell /Windsor Star Article content The federal government’s int...

The Ford F-150 is going electric, but Ontario buyers wont get any rebates or incentives The recent unveiling of an all-electric version of Canada’s top selling vehicle could apply new pressure on the Ontario government to restore an incentive program for electric vehicles, industry analysts say. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: May 24, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: May 24 The new all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning performance pickup truck is revealed at a livestream event at Ford World H...

Planning key for electric car charging stations - Canadian Architect By Share On some days Mark Marmer’s job is a combination of detective and problem solver. “So what’s involved to be able to install EV chargers? Just a thing with two wires and you hook it up right? Unfortunately, it is definitely not that simple,” says Marmer, President of Signature Electric and member of the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario. As more Ontarians transition to electric cars, high rise resid...