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• Strong EV Sales in Canada for 2018 first quarter

  Electric vehicle sales in Canada are off to a great start as we jump into a new year. A year-over-year […]

• Geotab acquires FleetCarma, positioning Geotab as dominant player for EV fleet management

  Acquisition Secures Geotab as the Global Leader in Telematics Geotab, a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, announced on […]

• Women in Cleantech Challenge

  Women are underrepresented in the innovation economy and the Government of Canada plans to change that. Natural Resources Canada is […]

• Catherine Kargas at Movin’ On Conference

  The Movin’ On Conference – the World Summit on Sustainable Mobility – will be held in Montreal from May 30 […]

• Minister McKenna at the EV2018VÉ Ride N’ Drive

  On April 25th, MPs, ministers, senators and government staff were invited to test drive electric vehicles at the EV2018VÉ Ride […]

• Laval becomes the first city in Canada to offer subsidies related to the electrification of transportation

  Laval residents will soon be eligible for $ 2,000 financial incentive from the City for the purchase of a 100% […]

• EV Canadian Industry Directory

  Electric Mobility Canada is happy to unveil its new EV Canadian Industry Directory, accessible in the members only section of its website. […]

• Should the Quebec government continue to subsidize the purchase of EVs?

  Should the Quebec government continue to subsidize the purchase of electric vehicles? Yes, says Electric Mobility Canada This is a […]

• A New Charging Solutions and Incentive Program in BC

  A new Provincially funded program for charging stations has just launched. The program provides rebates for the purchase and installation […]

• Nova Scotia Power to Install Province-Wide Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Network

  On March 6, Nova Scotia Power announced that it is moving ahead with plans to install Nova Scotia’s first electric […]

• 2018 Federal Budget Highlights

  Read this text in PDF format. February 27, 2018 – The 2018 Federal budget announced today focuses on Equality + […]

• Publication of our 2017 Annual Report

  2017 was a year of significant milestones for Electric Mobility Canada and transport electrification all across the country. Our annual report takes […]

• EV advocates looking for signal of support in federal budget

  EMC’s President & CEO, Chantal Guimont, is featured in this article that highlights our recommendations to the federal government. Link […]

• EMC is recruiting: VP – Policy & Development

  Vice-President, Policy & Development Context and Job Description Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) is looking for a professional to support its […]

• Canadian EV Sales in 2017

  Canadian electric vehicle sales reached an all-time high in 2017 with every previous sales record being continuously broken throughout the […]

• Ontario: Workplace EV Charging Incentive Program

  As part of the Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP), the government is expanding the electric vehicle charging network in Ontario […]

• Alectra Utilities launches a new workplace charging program

  On January 17, 2018, Alectra Utilities unveiled Alectra Drive for the Workplace, a two-year pilot program that will assess the […]

• Canadian cabinet ministers to drive only hybrid or electric cars

  In line with EMC’s pre-budget submission, its continuous representation activities, and its recommendation for federal Government Fleets to lead by example, EMC is […]

• Quebec’s First Universal Superstation

  The Electric Circuit and Groupe Crevier unveiled in Beloeil, QC a new public universal fast-charge superstation concept for electric vehicles […]

• EMC’s recommendations included in the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance

  Electric Mobility Canada presented its recommendations for the 2018 federal budget to raise awareness and reduce the cost of ownership.  […]

• BC increases EV incentives with SUVI Program

  On November 29, 2017, the government of British Columbia announced an expanded $2.5-million program that provides rebates for zero-emission specialty […]

• FLO connects Alberta’s two largest cities with fast charging corridor

  FLO is thrilled to announce the deployment of three fast charging stations in Alberta, in partnership with ATCO, the province’s leading […]

• Op-Ed: Taking charge of the electric car future

  Policymakers meeting in Bonn, Germany, for the COP 23 climate conference have an excellent opportunity to accelerate the transition to […]

• New EMC initiative: White Papers

  Our drive to accelerate the adoption of electric transportation in Canada frequently requires that we reference existing science and studies […]

• Electric Vehicle Sales In Canada, Q3 2017

  This is an excerpt from the FleetCarma blog.   The Canadian plug-in electric vehicle (EV) sales for the third quarter are in! […]

• EV2018VÉ Online Registration Now Open!

  On April 24-27 2018, Ottawa will be the epicenter of transportation electrification in Canada with EV2018VÉ Conference & Trade Show. […]

• The ingredients to a solid EV growth

  With the dynamism of the EV sector in Canada these days, some initiatives – in the private sector, at government […]

• EV2018VÉ Call for Abstracts Now Open!

  Submit an abstract for the premiere EVent in Canada! You are invited to submit an abstract under our theme “Integrated […]

• FleetCarma’s #EVsAreBetter Campaign

  For a long time, our friends at FleetCarma wondered how they would advertise EVs if they were in the marketing […]

• Launch of the new Nissan LEAF

  The new Nissan LEAF was launched on Tuesday in Japan. The vehicle features autonomous drive technology, an e-Pedal and a […]

• National Drive Electric Week 2017: 17 events in Canada

  The 2017 edition of the National Drive Electric Week lists a total of 258 events in North America. In Canada, […]

• Save the date for EV2018VÉ Conference & Trade Show!

  Electric Mobility Canada’s annual conference & trade show will be back in 2018 from April 24 to 27, 2018 in […]

• Electric Vehicle Sales In Canada, Q2 2017

  Source: FleetCarma One does not need to review the electric vehicles (EV) sales statistics to realize that the segment is […]

• NS Power launches a RFP for new charging network

  Nova Scotians will soon be able to drive electric vehicles from Sydney to Yarmouth without having to worry about where […]

• EMC, an active player in the national ZEV Strategy

  Under the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, federal, provincial and territorial governments are committed to work with […]

• NB Power launches public charging network for EVs with official provider AddEnergie

  EMC member NB Power announced the eCharge Network, the province’s first electric vehicle charging network aimed at giving drivers worry-free […]

• FORMULA E: an electrifying program!

  Just a few weeks before the 2017 FIA Formula E Hydro-Québec Montréal ePrix, our partner evenko has released an electric […]

• Winners of our EV2017VÉ Survey (sponsored by Montréal it’s electric)

  All EV2017VÉ delegates were invited to complete our post-conference survey to give their impressions on our Conference and Trade Show. […]

• EMC Board of Directors for 2017-2018

  EMC members elect 3 board members for 2017-2018 The EMC members were invited to participate at their 12th Annual General […]

• University of Waterloo wins our annual Student Competition

  During the Award Luncheon at EV2017VÉ in Markham, Ontario, the University of Waterloo was announced as the winning team of […]

• EV2017VÉ: Do not miss our 4 main panels!

  With more than 60 speakers on dozen of different subjects related to electric transportation, it is not going to be […]

• The Future of Electric Transportation special in the Toronto Star

  On Saturday May 27, 2017, Electric Mobility Canada’s Chantal Guimont published “The EV Evolution: The Canadian Industry At Work” in […]

• A National Zero-Emissions Vehicle Strategy by 2018

  On Friday May 26 at the Montreal Electric Vehicle Show, the Minister of Transport Marc Garneau and the Minister of […]

• World’s First-Ever Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre

  Plug’n Drive is hosting “sneak-peek” open houses in April at the brand new Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre, an experiential learning […]

• An Exciting Line-Up for Tomorrow’s e-Mobility Session at EV2017VÉ

  The EV2017VÉ session titled “Tomorrow’s e-Mobility” promises to be a highlight of the Conference this year. Moderated by EMC Board […]

• FleetCarma Receives Funding through Budget 2017 to Support Green Infrastructure

  The Government of Canada continues to support green infrastructure in the transportation sector that will advance Canada’s efforts to reduce […]

• Federal Budget 2017 – Infrastructure and innovation – Electrification and EVs

  In continuity with the 2016 budget, the 2017 federal budget announced yesterday reflects the priorities related to infrastructure and innovation. The […]

• EMC releases 2016 Annual Report

  Without any doubt, 2016 has been a major year for EVs and Electric Mobility Canada. Our annual report is an […]

• EMC’S 2017 Student Competition: New Registration Deadline

  ***Updates: new registration deadline***   Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) is pleased to announce its Sixth Annual Student Competition open to […]

• AddEnergie to develop the future of EV charging with a $6.7 million contribution from NRCan

  AddEnergie, the Canadian leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, is announcing major financial backing from Natural Resources Canada to […]

• EMC member Jeff Dahn receives Herzberg Medal

  The work accomplished by the Dahn Lab at Dalhousie University has had an impact on nearly every aspect of lithium-ion battery research. […]

• EV Sales in Canada – 2016 Final Update

  Source: FleetCarma Canadian electric vehicle sales were strong in 2016, posting a record-setting total of 11,000 vehicles sold last year. […]

• EV2017VÉ: Register early and save!

  Mark your calendar for EV2017VÉ, the most important Conference & Trade Show for the EV Canadian industry. With all EV […]

• FLO and Nissan Canada Team Up to Drive Electric Vehicle Adoption Throughout the Country

  FLO, the most comprehensive and reliable charging ecosystem in Canada, is proud to partner with Nissan Canada, one of the […]

• ABB to set up North American Centre for Excellence in e-Mobility in Montréal

  Swiss engineering firm ABB announced it will set up its North American Centre for Excellence in e-Mobility in Montréal, where […]

• Op-ed: the quest for condo charging

  The Quest for Condo Charging In my role with the Emotive campaign, I have spoken to many electric vehicle owners […]

• 11th Annual BC Power Symposium

  CI Energy Group’s 11th Annual BC Power Symposium Long Term Plans for a Competitive Power Market January 30-31, 2017 | Vancouver […]

• EV2017VÉ Call for Abstracts’ deadline extended to January 9, 2017

  EV2017VÉ Conference & Trade Show is taking place from May 29 to June 1, 2017 at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference […]

• AddÉnergie powered by NRCan to expand FLO, its EV charging network in Ontario

  AddÉnergie, the Canadian leader in electric vehicle charging solutions, announced substantial financial support from Canada’s Department of Natural Resources to […]

• Vancouver’s EV Ecosystem Strategy

  The City of Vancouver’s EV Ecosystem Strategy builds on the foundation the City has built over the past ten years […]

• Canada’s first EV Report Card finds much room for improvement

  A first EV Report Card in Canada has just been published by EMC member SFU’s Sustainable Transportation Action Research Team (START). […]

• Electric Vehicle Sales in Canada: Q3 2016 Update

  This is an excerpt from a FleetCarma blogpost. In late 2014, Canada hit its milestone of 10,000 electric vehicles in […]

• Minister Garneau presents his strategy for the future of transportation in Canada: Transportation 2030

  On November 3, Chantal Guimont attended an event during which the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, delivered on his […]

• The Call for Abstracts for EV2017VÉ Now Open

  EV2017VÉ Conference & Trade Show is taking place from May 29 to June 1, 2017 at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites […]

• PowerStream Receives Award for Residential Solar-Storage Pilot

  EMC member PowerStream, as a result of operating a residential solar-storage pilot initiative referred to as POWER.HOUSE, has been honoured with […]

• AddÉnergie charging stations for school buses and heavy-duty vehicles

    AddÉnergie is proud to join Autobus Lion and its partners in a visionary project aimed at developing all-Québec electric […]

• Quebec: Two EMC members receive funding for important EV project

  AddÉnergie, TM4 (both EMC members), Lion Buses, Solution Adetel and Alcoa Canada are partnering to develop 4 heavy duty electric […]

• EMC Supports the Pan-Canadian Pricing on Carbon Pollution

  Electric Mobility Canada welcomes the announcement of a pan-canadian pricing on carbon pollution. It is a clear signal of the […]

• Quebec: Adoption in Principle of “ZEV Bill”

  The Bill 104, aiming to increase the number of zero-emission vehicles in Québec in order to reduce greenhouse gas and other pollutant […]

• Applicability of federal measurement statutes to EV charging stations

  Recent initiatives have been introduced by some federal departments, provincial governments and regional municipalities to install advanced transportation technologies such […]

• Become an EV2017VÉ Sponsor!

    Electric Mobility Canada, the only national association dedicated to the advancement of transportation electrification, is holding its next annual […]

• NRCan Request for Proposals: Clean Energy Innovation

  Natural Resources Canada invites you to submit a proposal to its Energy Innovation Program. Proposals are being requested in the […]

• 15 events in Canada for the National Drive Electric Week 2016!

    Electric Mobility Canada invites you to participate in one of the 15 events being held in 5 different Canadian […]

• BC: Fleet Champions Program

  The Fraser Basin Council (FBC) – an EMC member – is pleased to announce the Fleet Champions Program (FCP) a […]

• B.C.’s Climate Leadership Plan to cut emissions while growing the economy

  On August 22, the BC government unveiled the Climate Leadership Plan, leading to the creation of up to 66,000 jobs […]

• Electric Vehicle Sales in Canada: 2016 Half Year Update

  This is an excerpt from a FleetCarma blogpost. Volt on the rebound, and the LEAF holding strong Overall, sales in […]

• How green is your next vehicle?

  Free Vehicle Emission Comparison Tool from Natural Resources Canada Electric vehicles can drastically reduce emissions from passenger vehicles. This is […]

• Ontario Unveils Over 250 Charging Locations

  This is an excerpt from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario’s press release Ontario is building almost 500 electric vehicle […]

• Board of Directors 2016-2017

  Last week, the members of Electric Mobility Canada appointed the new Board of Directors for 2016-2017. Congratulations to newcomers and […]

• EVS29 Highlights

  As co-host of EVS29, EMC is very proud of the outcome of this international event, based on the positive feedback […]

• The City of Montréal recognized as “E-Visionary”

  At the closing session of the 29th Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS29), the World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA) honored […]

• EMC meets with Quebec Prime Minister at EVS29

  In the morning of June 20, 2016, during an inspiring speech part of the Opening Plenary at EVS29, Philippe Couillard, […]

• EV2017VÉ will take place in Markham, Ontario

  Electric Mobility Canada invites you to the 8th annual national event for electric vehicles, taking place in Markham, Ontario from […]

• Dalhousie University Winner of the Fifth Annual EMC Student Competition

  During the EVS29 Public Day press conference that took place at Palais des congrès earlier today, Dalhousie University was announced […]

• EMC featured in the Toronto Star

  An Electric Mobility Canada’s article can be read in the Toronto Star this morning. The article titled “Convergence And Collaboration […]

• AddÉnergie launches FLO, the largest and most reliable electric vehicle charging network in Canada

  Industry leader also introduces FLO Home™, a new service for residential charging Montréal – June 15 2016 – AddÉnergie, the […]

• EVS29: A Panel of Industry Leaders and Distinguished Policymakers

  The World Electric Vehicle Symposium has been assembling global leaders from industry, government and academia to address technical, policy and […]

• A Zero Emission Vehicle Legislation in Quebec

  The Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change, Mr. David Heurtel submitted yesterday to the National […]

• A total of 20,000 electric vehicles sold in Canada!

  This is an excerpt from a FleetCarma blogpost. In late 2014, Canada hit its milestone of 10,000 electric vehicles in […]

• Ontario’s Climate Change Plan: Potential Massive Investments in EVs

  The Globe and Mail has just published an article on the Ontario government’s uncovered details of the Ontario’s Climate Change Plan. The […]

• New funding opportunity for sustainable and smart transport projects

  Développement économique de l’agglomération de Longueuil (DEL) launches its first call for offers to encourage innovative initiatives in the sector […]

• The Passing of Pavlos Kanaroglou

  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pavlos Kanaroglou on Friday afternoon, surrounded by his family, at […]

• Call for Proposals: Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure

  Excerpt from NRCan press release Canadians will soon have access to more electric car and alternative fuel infrastructure thanks to […]

• Ontario Investing in Advanced Transportation Technologies

  Excerpt  from Ontario’s press release Premier Kathleen Wynne announced today that the province will provide $10 million over four years […]

• Major electric light-rail project for Montreal

  On April 22, la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) unveiled plans for its Réseau électrique métropolitain (REM), […]

• Launch of the Electric Vehicle Renault Twizy in Canada

    Renault left the Canadian automobile market 25 years ago, but the manufacturer is back with the Twizy, a tiny […]

• EMC’s 2016 Membership Survey

  We invite you to participate in our 2016 Membership Survey. This survey will give us valuable insights on your needs […]

• NRCan’s Upcoming Request for Proposals for 70 Fast Charging Stations

  Following the launch of our Roadmap for Accelerating the Deployment of Electric Vehicles in Canada (2016 to 2020), the federal […]

• AddÉnergie expands to Canada

  Excerpt from AddÉnergie’s press release. Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), together with Investissement Québec, has announced last […]

• Quebec release its Energy Policy 2030

  On April 7, the Government of Quebec released its new Energy Policy 2030. Over the next 15 years, Quebec wishes […]

• News of our National Roadmap is spreading

  Published on April 4 in La Presse, an article by Sébastien Templier lists some of the major recommendations made to […]

• Tesla unveils Model 3

  Last week, Tesla unveiled its new Model 3, the company’s most affordable electric car to date. Over the weekend, worldwide […]

• Chevrolet Volt Named 2016 Canadian Green Car of the Year

  On March 23, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt was announced as the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada’s 2016 Canadian Green Car […]

• EV Buying/Leasing Experience Survey Results

  In January 2016, EMC surveyed members and EV drivers to learn more about their EV buying/leasing experience. In total, 1,479 […]

• 2016 Federal Budget: Investments in EVs

  The allocated investment to electric vehicles and alternative transportation fuel infrastructure of $62.5M over the next two years is welcomed […]

• AQTr’s 51st Transportation Convention and Trade Show

  From April 11 to 13, 2016, the Association québécoise des transports (AQTr) is bringing together transportation experts from Quebec and […]

• InnovÉÉ’s Call for Projects

  InnovÉÉ invites Quebec’s stakeholders to submit their collaborative R&D projects in transport electrification to obtain financial support. You have until […]

• BC Government invests in innovative clean-energy programs

  EMC warmly welcomes the announcement by the British Columbia Government to renew its commitment to electric vehicles by extending its […]

• PowerStream Receives EDA’s Innovation Excellence Award

  Excerpt from PowerStream’s press release EMC’s member PowerStream was acknowledged for innovative achievement at the Electricity Distributors Association’s (EDA) annual […]

• Opportunity for visibility during technical visits at the EVS 29 symposium

  Mr. Alain Bussières, President of PMG Technologies, and Mr. Franck Bonny, Director General of PMG Technologies, invite local, national and […]

• EMC Launches a Discussion & Networking Group for Members

  It is with great pleasure that EMC launches its LinkedIn networking/discussion group for its members. This group will directly connect […]

• EMC Commends Ontario on Making EVs More Affordable

  EMC strongly supports the renewed and increased incentives announced by the Ontario Government, combined with the upcoming deployment of significant additional infrastructure. […]

• 2015 EV Registration Numbers are out!

  Overall the highlights of the Canadian EV market for 2015 are: Sales were up by 32%, after back-to-back years of […]

• The QC Government makes an announcement about EVs in Davos

  On January 20, 2016 the Government of Quebec announced a financial support of $16 million to support the implementation in […]

• EV Buying/Renting Experience Survey

  EMC, in collaboration with representatives of EV Owner’s Associations (members of EMC) have designed a survey in order to better […]

• Electric Vehicle Chargers Ontario Program (EVCO): Application Deadline is February 12, 2016

  The province of Ontario is putting its new Climate Change Strategy into action by investing $20 million this year from […]

• Ontario to invest $20 million in stations to charge up electric cars

  Excerpt from an article published in the Toronto Star on December 8, 2016. Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne said Tuesday that […]

• An AQTr Conference on Electric Mobility in December

  Electric Mobility Canada is proud to be a partner of the Association québécoise des transports (AQTr) for a breakfast seminar […]

• Norway’s electric vehicle revolution: Lessons for British Columbia

  A new report by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) concludes that British Columbia could match Norway’s success in […]

• Quebec unveils its Transportation Electrification Action Plan 2015-2020

  Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) supports Quebec’s 5-year major action plan to promote electric transportation and the industry supporting it. This plan […]

• Successful launch for the Institut du véhicule innovant (IVI)

  On September 29 in Saint-Jérome (QC) took place the official launch of IVI, an institute dedicated to intelligent and green […]

• Interview with Electric Mobility Canada’s CEO

  As part of National Drive Electric Week 2015, Chantal Guimont, EMC’s CEO, shared her thoughts on the significance of this […]

• EMC gets ready for NDEW 2015!

  With only a few days away from National Drive Electric Week (NDEW), EMC just launched its promotional campaign for a […]

• EVS29 Call for Abstracts now open!

  The 29th edition of the International Electric Vehicle Symposium will be held in Montreal, QC on June 19-22, 2016.* Electric […]

• Plugging into the Halifax Electric Vehicle Conference and Trade Show

  EV2015VÉ Conference and Trade Show that was held in Halifax last May attracted a lot of media attention! The September […]

• EV Sales in Canada as of June 2015

  Read the entire article on the FleetCarma blog. See the Fleet Carma video for a concise summary on EV Sales in Canada. […]

• Join the leaders of the global EV market at EVS29 in Montreal in June 2016

  The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) and Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) will host the 29th International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition […]

• Dalhousie University: First Canadian University to Collaborate with Tesla Motors

  June 17, 2015 – When a Tesla Model S electric vehicle made an appearance at Dalhousie University yesterday, its near […]

• Canadian leaders share a common vision on how to bring Canada forward on EVs

  Electric Mobility Canada’s annual conference in Halifax Halifax, May 27, 2015 — Canadian leaders in transportation electrification — researchers, new […]

• EVs are hitting the streets of Nova Scotia on May 24!

  Our always popular Ride N Drive is back this year! Organized one day prior our EV2015VÉ Conference and Trade Show, […]

• Halifax’s first high-power EV charging station installed at Barrington St. Atlantic Superstore®

  May 14, 2015 (Halifax, NS) – Nova Scotia Power, in partnership with Atlantic Superstore® and AddEnergie, is proud to announce […]

• Next-Generation Batteries: Major Innovations by Hydro-Québec and CIC Energigune

  Major innovations from Hydro-Québec’s research institute (IREQ) and CIC Energigune pave the way for a generation of batteries that will […]

• EV2015VÉ CSA Side Event

  EMC EV2015 Conference – Halifax – May 25-27, 2015 CSA Side Event  Location: Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, Nova Scotia Proposed […]

• The largest electric vehicle (EV) race, E-mazing Race, is getting set to return

    Launching May 27, 2015, from Electric Mobility Canada’s EV2015VÉ conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia; E-Mazing Race will once again rally […]

• EV2015VÉ – An Electrifying Program !

  It’s time to have a look at our EV2015VÉ electrifying program! Latest and promising developments will be presented by renowned […]

• Canadian Car Dealerships Invited to Self-Nominate for 2015 Electric Vehicle Awards

    OTTAWA, Ontario – March 17, 2015. Nominations for the 2015 Electric Vehicle Dealership Awards are open, and the Canadian […]

• Branchez-vous event in Montreal: towards a new Guiness record?

  In 2015, the CNTA will try to establish at least 3 new Guinness Records, including the largest electric vehicle parade. After […]

• Refer us a new member and get 5% off your membership dues!

  YOUR COLLEAGUES ARE WORTH IT. Electric Mobility Canada is happy to offer a 5% discount on the membership renewal of any current member […]

• EV Sales in Canada in 2014: the year in numbers!

  Electric Mobility Canada is happy to present the highlights of the 2014 EV sales numbers. EMC would like to thank […]

• Join us for the E-Buses in Canada in 2015 webinar

      E-Buses in Canada In 2015 Join us for a webinar on Feb 26, 2015 at 3:00 PM EST. […]

• Sun Country Highway has recently acquired one of Canada’s top fleet leaders

  Vancouver, British Columbia: Sun Country Highway recently acquired North of 49 and recruited its principal, Jim Perkins. Sun Country Highway’s mission […]

• EV Roadmap Updates are Underway!

  The updated roadmap exercise is well underway.  With the financial support of Natural Resources Canada, this roadmap will focus on […]

• Nissan and Hydro-Québec partner to expand the Electric Circuit

  Good news for Nissan Canada, Hydro-Québec and AddÉnergie, 3 members of EMC! Nissan commits to 20 DC Fast Charging sites […]

• EV2015VÉ Conference – Save the Date!

  Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) invites you to Halifax, Nova Scotia, for the 7th annual EV2015VÉ Conference & Trade Show, taking […]

• PowerStream Launches DC Fast Charger In Greater Toronto Area

  PowerStream, a community-owned energy company, recently launched the first multi-standard DC fast charger in Ontario. It’s located in Vaughan at PowerStream’s head office, […]

• Nissan Leaf Sells Over 1,000 Units in Canada for the First Time

  December 3, 2014 — Canada’s best-selling all-electric vehicle has crossed an important sales threshold, surpassing 1,000 units sold in a year […]

• TM4 joint venture, Prestolite Electric Propulsion Systems Launches Production at its Chinese Facility

  November 24, 2014 – Boucherville, QC – Prestolite Electric Propulsion Systems (PEPS) has officially launched production at its new factory […]

• Quebec pins hopes on all-electric school bus unveiled in Laval

  Quebec’s Liberal government is hoping that a 100 per cent electric school bus unveiled in Laval and which is regarded […]

• EMC Members: Participation at EVS 28

  Electric Mobility Canada would like to know if you would plan to go to the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Seoul, […]

• Intact Insurance and EV2014VÉ: Bringing Electromobility and Insurance Together

    Electric Mobility Canada is pleased to be cooperating with Intact Insurance in organizing a special event for some of its […]

• The Honourable David Heurtel, Minister of Environment – Quebec to be at EV2014VÉ

  EV2014VÉ is proud to announce the participation of: The Honourable David Heurtel, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and the Fight against Climate […]

• #EVCoast2Coast: Official Departure from Halifax

  On Tuesday, Oct 14, the three hosts for EMC Halifax 2015 were visited by the Davids and President and CEO […]

• EV2014VÉ Ride N’ Drive in Downtown Vancouver

  When: This year’s Ride N’ Drive will take place on Monday October 27, 2014 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and from […]

• 5 teams selected for EV2014VÉ Student Competition

  The annual student competition being will take place during EV2014VÉ in Vancouver, BC. This year, 5 teams have been selected […]

• #EVCoast2Coast: From Halifax to Vancouver with an electric vehicle

  And just in time for EV2014VÉ Conference and Trade Show! Two EV leaders from Nova Scotia, EMC Board Member David […]

• EV2014VÉ Technical Tours: BCIT Solar EV Charging and Powertech Labs

  EV2014VÉ Technical Tours BCIT Solar EV Charging The BCIT Energy OASIS project demonstrates the ability to use photovoltaic (PV) solar […]

• Important and New Export Opportunities for Canadian EV Technologies to be explained at EV2014VE

  September 25, 2014 EVs are becoming an accepted and viable alternate technology for countries facing energy security issues with their […]

• SUMO HD SYSTEMS SELECTED BY CHINA MANUFACTURER FOTON

  (Boucherville, QC) Prestolite E-Propulsion Systems (PEPS), a 50/50 joint-venture betweenPrestolite Electric Beijing Limited and TM4 Inc., receives a multi-million dollars order from Foton, […]

• Manufacturing electric vehicles for Ontario market would boost economy by $3.6 billion

  Aurora, ON: Windfall Centre has released its in-depth study of the economic impact of Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption in Ontario. The […]

• 3,000 members and new charging stations soon in service – The Electric Circuit continues its expansion

    Montreal, Sept. 11, 2014 – The Electric Circuit is proud to announce that it is about to reach the 3,000 member […]

• Successful National Drive Electric Week Celebration in Mississauga

  The celebration of the National Drive Electric Week organized by Electric Mobility Canada and Plug N’ Drive on September 15, […]

• EV2014VÉ: Business opportunities outside of Canada for the Canadian EV industry

    An Israeli delegation and the Singapore government looking for business partners! EV2014VE Conference and Trade Show is glad to announce […]

• E-mazing Race returns bigger and better in 2014

  The Sun Country Highway E-mazing Race 2014 The world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) race, E-mazing Race, returns bigger and better in 2014. […]

• EVS 28: Deadline Extended to Sept. 30 for Call for Abstracts

  The 28th Electric Vehicle Symposium has extended his deadline for Call for Abstracts to September 30, 2014. More info here. […]

• SDTC Funding Call for Applications is OPEN now

  August 27, 2014 – Ottawa – Government of Canada and Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) SDTC Looking for Canada’s Next […]

• ABB Launches Fast Charger For China

  August 22nd, 2014 by Chris Demorro China is pursuing an ambitious plan to get drivers out of gas and diesle-powered vehicles, […]

• Celebrate Drive Electric Week and Meet Chantal Guimont

    Celebrate Drive Electric Week and Meet Chantal Guimont Monday September 15 from 5:00 pm Shoeless Joe’s Sports Grill Meadowvale […]

• Registration Open for EV2014VÉ Student Competition

  ELECTRIC MOBILITY CANADA STUDENT COMPETITION 2014 For Engineering and Business Students from Canadian Universities and Colleges First Notice Registration now open […]

• EV Showcase on Sparks Street, Ottawa, Sept. 19, 2014

  This FREE event will help to promote EVs in line with WWF Canada’s goal of having 600,000 EVs on Canadian roads by 2020. Plug ‘N […]

• Ford to install major solar array, EV chargers at headquarters

  – August 14, 2014 – Ford Motor Co. is tapping DTE Energy Co. to build a solar array at the automaker’s […]

• BMW working on wireless charging

  BMW is working on a new wireless charging technology, allowing drivers to chargeelectric vehicles without the need for any cables.Currently in development as part of a joint venture project with […]

• GreenPower’s Electric Bus Arrives in the United States of America

  Vancouver, Canada   August 1, 2014 – GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (“GreenPower” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the arrival […]

• Global Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales Surpass 500,000

  According to data compiled by UC Davis, in the last year, global registrations of electric vehicles from the first three […]

• A special invitation to EV industry managers at EV2014VE Conference on Tuesday October 28

  Representatives of universities and colleges involved in EV R & D meet annually during the Electric Mobility Canada Annual Conference. […]

• Electric Cars Will Change the Way You Power Your Home

  – July 2014 – Electric vehicles are our fastest-growing alternative to oil-derived gasoline. Solar panels are our fastest-growing alternative to […]

• ABB and Volvo form global partnership for electric and hybrid bus fast-charging

  Zurich, Switzerland – July 21, 2014 – ABB, the leading power and automation group, announced today a partnership with Volvo […]

• EMC Board Appoints Chantal Guimont of Hydro-Québec as EMC’s new President and CEO

  – July 18, 2014 – It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Chantal Guimont as the […]

• Tesla opens first supercharging station in Canada

  – July 15, 2014 – After putting the finishing touches on its charging network in the U.S., Tesla has begun expanding […]

• TM4 has received an order of more than 100 electric powertrain systems

  – July 2014 – Prestolite E-Propulsion Systems (PEPS), TM4′s Chinese joint-venture, has received an order of more than 100 electric […]

• Why An Electric Car Saves Fleet Operators $16,000 In Lifetime Cost

  By Matthew Klippenstein – June 16, 2014 – The average car spends about 95 percent of a 24-hour day parked. For the 5 […]

• AddÉnergie: A new mobile app to easily charge your EV

  – July 4, 2014 – AddÉnergie, the leader for charging solutions in Canada, launched new mobile applications for two EV […]

• E-Volve: World Champion at Shell Eco-marathon Americas 2014

  – July 3, 2014 – 23 students from the Université de Sherbrooke won the Shell Eco-Marathon Americas 2014 with E-Volve, […]

• The city of Montréal and the Electric Circuit make it easier to charge electric cars downtown

  – July 2, 2014 – “This initiative puts Montréal and the Electric Circuit in the vanguard of public charging for […]

• Why Workplace Charging Is Important: It Sells Electric Cars

  – June 30 – Washington Post – Human beings are creatures of convenience. Our ancestors built tools to make jobs easier […]

• AddÉnergie’s charging station network still expanding in British-Columbia

  – June 26, 2014 – Since the first installation was delivered for the City of Victoria (British-Columbia) in March 2013, AddÉnergie continues […]

• Driverless Cars Are Capable of Reducing Urban Traffic by 80 Percent

  Driverless cars are  projected to be capable of reducing urban traffic by 80 percent. The fully automatic automotives could be […]

• Mathematical model powers electrical buses up for less

  – June 16, 2014 – (Nanowerk News) EPFL scientists have developed a mathematical model to minimize the infrastructure and operational costs […]

• Tesla: “All Our Patents Belong To You”

  – June 12, 2014 – Elon Musk, Tesla CEO. There was a wall of Tesla patents in the lobby of […]

• Norway vs. British Columbia: The Great Electric Vehicle Race

  – June 11, 2014 – BC Sustainable Energy Association –  At the latest count BC had 932 EVs on the […]

• Majority of Canada’s Most Fuel Efficient Cars in 2014 Are Electric and Hybrid

  Twelve of the 16 cars identified by Natural Resources Canada as the most fuel-efficient in the 2014 model year were […]

• ETS Stealth buses unveiled as part of Edmonton Transit pilot project

  The ETS Stealth bus will hit city streets on June 9 and will pick up passengers as part of a […]

• No Range Anxiety with this Electric Car

  – June 2, 2014 – A new type of battery that could end range anxiety for drivers of pure electric […]

• 8-state plan to promote electric vehicles released

  May 29, 2014 – New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, California, Maryland, Oregon and Rhode Island signed an agreement in October […]

• Electric school buses that power grid could save school districts millions

  A new study examines the cost-effectiveness of electric school buses that discharge their batteries into the electrical grid when not […]

• myEV by MyCarma: electric vehicle logger & app

  MyCarma just launched a campaign to give Electric Vehicle owners the ability to log and share their data. The world’s […]

• Quebec’s Couillard Government will move forward with transport electrification

  – May 22, 2014 – In his inaugural address yesterday, Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard announced that his government will move forward […]

• Volvo Group plans wirelessly charged bus line

  – May 20, 2014 – Volvo has already experimented with a series of plug-in hybrid “Hyper Buses” in use in the […]

• GM hits sustainability targets with focus on electric cars

  – May 20, 2014 – Facing an automotive industry that is unsustainable in its current form, General Motors (GM) is restructuring […]

• GM partners with Google for ride-sharing pilot program

  – May 19, 2014 – The automaker said it is using its energy-efficient four-passenger Chevrolet Spark EV in the pilot, […]

• Electric, Plug-In Car Sales Exceed Those of Early Hybrids

  – May 15, 2014 – IHS Automotive research finds that global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) actually are progressing at a […]