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• Quebec Elections: Conversations between Daniel Breton and party representatives ahead of October 3rd election

  In advance of the 2022 provincial elections in Quebec, CEO of Electric Mobility Canada Daniel Breton met virtually with representatives […]

• Opportunity: Communications Manager (1 year contract)

  Manager, Communications – contract Gestionnaire, communications – contract Electric Mobility Canada is a national membership-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to the […]

• EV experts release new recommendations for tackling Canada’s EV supply crunch

  OTTAWA—With gas prices soaring, more Canadians are looking to bypass the pump by switching to an electric vehicle. But finding […]

• Ontario cheers U.S. bill proposing EV tax credits, but still no local incentives

  Read the article – CBC (via The Canadian Press)

• A look at Electric Mobility Canada’s 2030 Evaction Plan

  Read the article – Drive Tesla Canada

• Lobby group pushes for rebates on used EVs

  Read the article – The Toronto Star

• Opportunity: Conference Consultant

  EMC is seeking a Conference Consultant Contract Length: 8+ weeks Ideal start date: August 22, 2022  Electric Mobility Canada is a […]

• StatCan releases Q1 2022 ZEV sales numbers

  Statistics Canada released their Q1 new motor vehicle registration numbers, and it’s a good news story. While ZEV sales grew by 32% from […]

• Provincial EV mandates foreshadow federal plan Source: autorecent.com

  Read the article – Auto Recent

• Provincial EV mandates foreshadow federal plan

  Read the article – Automotive News Canada

• Al Cormier Award – Call for nominations

  The Al Cormier award is named after Electric Mobility Canada’s founder, Al Cormier, who founded EMC in 2006, the first […]

• New Jobs, Reduced Pollution, and Improved Health: Are You Driving Electric?

  Read the article – Innovating Canada

• Transport Ministry announces nearly $550 million incentive program for new medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles

  Listen to the interview – Kelly Cutrara Show

• Transport Canada introduces new medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle incentive

  Read the article – Global News

• Transport Canada’s iMHZEV Program a step forward in Canada’s transportation electrification

  MONTREAL – Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) congratulates The Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, on today’s announcement of the Incentives […]

• Finalized federal Clean Fuel Regulations lay foundation for decarbonized transport and the national transition to electric mobility

  Bora Plumptre, Director of Research at Electric Mobility Canada, made the following statement in response to the official publication of […]

• Ottawa toughens rules on fuel emissions to boost clean energy

  Read the article – Globe & Mail

• Squeeze in minerals to hinder ability to meet soaring EV demand, sales targets

  Read the article – The Globe & Mail

• Vehicle cost comparison: Norway vs. Canada

  How much does a gasoline vs. hybrid vs. electric car cost in Norway? How much would these same vehicles cost […]

• BC Low-Carbon Fuel Act supports EV charging infrastructure

  Electric Mobility Canada welcomes the modernization of British Columbia’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (BC-LCFS) through the recently tabled Bill 15 […]

• Electric Mobility Canada hoping to collaborate with Premier Ford in advancing electromobility in Ontario

  Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) would like to congratulate The Honourable Doug Ford on his recent re-election as the Premier of […]

• OVER HALF OF CONSUMERS WORLDWIDE NOW PLAN TO GO ELECTRIC: NEW STUDY

  Read the article here – Auto123

• Another Prairie drought: EVs hard to find as Canada heads toward net-zero goal

  Read the article here – Globe & Mail

• How accessible are EV charging stations across Canada?

  Read the article here – CBC

• Notice of Annual General Meeting and Call for EMC Board Nominations

  NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF ELECTRIC MOBILITY CANADA (EMC) (the “Corporation”) TAKE NOTICE that the annual meeting of […]

• The different levels of EV charging

  Watch the video here – CBC

• EV Advice: New rebate won’t help buyers, yet

  Read the article here – Wheels.ca

• Here’s what makes ZEV mandates work

  Read the article here – Globe & Mail (an original EMC opinion piece)

• Ontario Budget 2022: Itemization of commitments pertinent to electric mobility

  The Government of Ontario tabled the 2022 Budget, Ontario’s Plan to Build (full document here) on Thursday, April 28th, 2022. […]

• Plan for a Green Economy 2030: Transportation electrification

  The Quebec government unveiled its Plan for a Green Economy 2030 on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) […]

• More new electric vehicles now eligible for federal EV rebate, but key concerns remain

  Read the article – Electric Autonomy

• EV101: What the recent budget means for Evs

  Read the article – Toronto Star

• Montreal Electric Vehicle Show sees increase in attendance amid rising demand for cars

  Read the article – Global News

• University of Montreal announces $159-million gift for research into a green future

  Read the article – Globe & Mail

• Canada’s 2022 budget earmarks $9 billion for EV rebates, battery supply chain, and more

  Read the article – Tesla North

• Budget 2022 puts over $9 billion into EV battery supply chain, ZEV purchase rebates, suitability assessments and clean electricity

  Read the article – Electric Autonomy

• New government measures to promote electric cars

  Read the article – Bobr Times

• Canada’s 2022 Budget serves as a strong building block for the electric vehicle industry

  April 8, 2022 Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) applauds the federal government for including investments across the entire electromobility ecosystem in […]

• EMC reaction to the 2022 federal budget: A first glance

  EMC is pleased to see that what was announced in the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan is being confirmed in Canada’s […]

• Ottawa’s ‘ambitious’ climate plan to get more drivers into zero-emission vehicles remains short on details

  Read the article – Globe & Mail

• ZEV sales mandate highlights $9.1-billion federal emissions reduction plan; industry reaction mixed

  Read the article – Electric Autonomy

• Standing Committee on Finance releases report that outlines several recommendations concerning electromobility

  In its report “Considering the path forward” published in March, 2022, the Standing Committee on Finance outlined several recommendations regarding […]

• Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan and transportation electrification: Ambitious and Visionary

  Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) would like to highlight the vision and ambitiousness of the GHG emissions reduction plan unveiled today […]

• New federal Clean Fuel Standard headed in the wrong direction

  Read the article – The National Observer

• What the innovation economy wants from the 2022 federal budget

  Read the article here – Regina Leader-Post

• Electric Mobility Canada announces support for a proposed ZEV sales mandate

  Read the article here – Canadian Manufacturing

• Clean technology in manufacturing

  Read the article here – Plant Magazine

• Demonstration of the positive impact of a ZEV mandate on ZEV sales in Canada

  PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2022 MONTREAL – Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) fully supports the government of Canada’s […]

• Canada’s oil, gas emissions cap may wait until 2023, leaving climate plan hole

  Read the article here – Reuters

• Global transition to electric vehicles is ‘absolute battle’ and Canada needs strong collaboration with U.S. to triumph, say automakers

  Read the article here – The Hill Times

• Ontario Progressive Conservatives u-turn on electric vehicles

  Read the article here – pvbuzz

• Canada faces midstream minerals barriers

  Read the article here – Mining Magazine

• Tesla Asks Canadians to Support the 2030 EV Action Plan

  Read the article here – Tesla North

• Tesla Encourages Fans to Support Canada’s 2030 EV Action Plan

  Read the article here – iPhone in Canada

• Tesla wants Canadians to support Electric Mobility Canada’s 2030 EV Action Plan

  Read the article here – Mobile Syrup

• Electric Mobility Canada reacts to GM/POSCO Chemical announcement : Great news for Canada’s ZEV supply chain

  PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2022 Electric Mobility Canada reacts to GM/POSCO Chemical announcement : Great news for […]

• B.C.’s latest tax incentive for zero-emission vehicles welcomed, despite low inventory

  Read the article here   – CBC (February 26, 2022)

• Electric Mobility Canada sets important electric vehicle targets with its 2030 EV Action Plan

  Electric Mobility Canada sets important electric vehicle targets with its 2030 EV* Action Plan 100% electric passenger vehicle sales in […]

• Electric Mobility Canada to explore 2035 zero-emissions vehicle sales goal at Annual Conference

  MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2021 From October 5 -7, 2021, Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) will be holding […]

• Survey for federal political parties

  August 18, 2021 EMC has invited a representative from all five national parties to participate in one-on-one discussions with President […]

• EMC’s reaction to the announcement: More than 100,000 Canadians have benefited from the “Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles program”

  Today, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra informed us that more than 100,000 Canadians and businesses had benefited from the EV rebate […]

• Zero Emission Transit Fund

  News release Electric Mobility Canada congratulates the federal government for its will to accelerate electric transit through its Zero Emission […]

• The Government of Canada’s 2035 electric vehicle mandate is absolutely attainable

  The Government of Canada’s 2035 electric vehicle mandate is absolutely attainable By Daniel Breton President and CEO Electric Mobility Canada […]

• Job offer: Administration Coordinator (bilingual English and French)

  Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) is currently looking for a bilingual Administration Coordinator to join our team. Read the details below […]

• Electric Mobility Canada Congratulates the Government of Canada on Today’s ZEV Commitments

  For immediate release  June 29, 2021 – Today, the Government of Canada made new, bold commitments to accelerate ZEV (Zero […]

• Electric Mobility Canada’s report on Work, Commute and Travel during COVID-19

  This study, written by the Electric Mobility Canada team for Natural Resources Canada, on the effects of COVID-19 on our […]

• CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

  April 29, 2021 / Notice to Electric Mobility Canada Voting Members Our by-laws provide for the election of members of […]

• Analysis of the highlights of the federal budget 2021

  To all Electric Mobility Canada members: Here is our analysis of the highlights of the federal budget 2021 that can […]

• Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) & the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) issue a joint statement ahead of the Leader’s Summit on Climate

  April 21, 2021 Mr. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mr. President Joe Biden, As Canada and the United States prepare […]

• Lion Electric ZEV battery plant is one more step supporting a Canadian ZEV supply chain

  News release For immediate publication Montreal, March 15, 2021 – Electric Mobility Canada strongly supports today’s announcement where Canada’s Prime […]

• My 1st anniversary at the head of Electric Mobility Canada

  On March 9, 2020, I began a new job as President and CEO of Electric Mobility Canada. Even though I […]

• Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership: A major step toward the development of a Canada-US Zero Emission Vehicle future

  Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership: A major step toward the development of a Canada-US Zero Emission Vehicle future February […]

• REVISED WRITTEN SUBMISSION FOR THE PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATIONS IN ADVANCE OF THE UPCOMING FEDERAL BUDGET

  Priority Policies for the Advancement of Transportation Electrification in Canada Develop a Canadian electric mobility strategy to achieve Canada’s climate […]

• Electric Mobility Canada Welcomes Historic Announcement on Clean Transit by the Government of Canada

  February 10, 2021 – Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $14.9 billion for public transit projects over the next eight […]

• Electric Mobility Canada welcomes the hydrogen strategy for Canada as a positive and complementary step in the right direction toward green electric transportation

  “For the future of green transportation in Canada and the world, Canada’s Hydrogen Strategy is big news. Electric vehicles are […]

• Electric Mobility Canada applauds the Canadian government’s Climate Plan for taking several steps in the right direction

  December 11, 2020 – On this 5th anniversary of the Paris Accord on Climate Change, the Government of Canada has […]

• New EMC report: The case for a Canadian EV industry & a ZEV standard

  The Case For The EV Industry And A ZEV Standard 

• Media Release – Electric Mobility Canada applauds the Government of Quebec on its bold plan for transportation electrification

  (Montreal, November 16, 2020) – Electric Mobility Canada applauds the new plan for a green economy 2030 unveiled today by the […]

• Media Release – New Initiative to Support a Robust National ZEV Supply Chain

   Montreal, November 9, 2020 – The Transition Accelerator and Electric Mobility Canada (supported by Dunsky Energy Consulting) are pleased to […]

• Call for Nominations

  November 4, 2020 Notice to Electric Mobility Canada Voting Members Subject: Election of Directors at Annual General Meeting – December […]

• Media Advisory – EV2020VÉ, the most important conference of the decade in electric mobility

  (Nov 6, 2020) – As electric mobility takes off across Canada and around the world, Electric Mobility Canada’s annual Electro-mobilize! […]

• Throne Speech: Electric Mobility Canada applauds the Canadian government’s support towards climate, electric mobility and clean technology

  For immediate release “Throne Speech: Electric Mobility Canada applauds the Canadian government’s support towards climate, electric mobility and clean technology” […]

• Speech of the Throne letter from Electric Mobility Canada

  Dear Ministers, Over the past few months, we have had constructive discussions with many of your offices about opportunities for […]

• Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget

  That the Government of Canada:  Support Canada’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) manufacturing industry and dealerships by incentivizing consumer and fleet […]

• Letter to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change: Significant Error in Multiplier Formula, Light Duty Vehicle GHG Standards

  Dear Minister Wilkinson, Electric Mobility Canada represents more than 200 organizations working to electrify transportation across Canada. Members representing more than […]

• Press release: Companies across Canada united on vision for a resilient recovery

  May 13, 2020 CANADA — COVID-19 has disrupted our way of life, and immediate relief has been the priority of […]

• Notice to EMC members

  COVID-19 crisis: 9 recommendations from Electric Mobility Canada. Consult the recommendations from EMC to support the electrified transportation high-tech industry […]

• Notice to EV2020VÉ registered delegates:
  Postponement of EV2020VÉ

  Due to the serious nature of the Coronavirus pandemic and as advised by health authorities and approved by our board […]

• EV 2020

  EV 2020 Virtual conference Conférence virtuelle November 9-10 Electro-mobilize!

• Quebec budget favour electric mobility.

  Quebec budget favour electric mobility. More here.

• Daniel Breton appointed as EMC’s President and CEO effective March 9, 2020.

  Daniel Breton appointed as EMC’s President and CEO effective March 9, 2020. More here.

• PM announced that the government intends to propose a new incentive to help businesses purchase off-road ZEVs. March 02, 2020.

  The PM Justin Trudeau announced at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada that the government intends to propose a new incentive that would […]

• Election of Directors at Annual General Meeting – April 30, 2020

  Election of Directors at Annual General Meeting – April 30, 2020 – Deadline for nominations is March 31, 2020. More […]

• EMC submits recommendations to Federal Ministers

  On December 13, 2019, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sent Mandate Letters to his Cabinet Ministers. A review of these letters […]

• EMC proposals for Federal Budget 2020-21

  In a letter of January 20, 2020 to the federal Minister of Finance, EMC proposes 9 budget actions that will assist […]

• De la mine aux véhicules électriques : Une coalition pose 5 conditions pour que l’électrification des transports ait meilleure mine

  Source: Coalition Québec Meilleure Mine Le 19 novembre 2019, des députés de l’Assemblée nationale, une coalition d’élus municipaux, d’experts, de […]

• Electric Vehicle Sales in Canada – Q3 2019

  ZEVs now represent 3.5% of passenger vehicle sales in Canada (10% in BC, 7% in Quebec) since introduction of federal […]

• B.C. introduces new rebates for EV charging stations

  On September 26, 2019, the government of British Columbia, in partnership with BC Hydro and FortisBC, launched the $5 million […]

• EMC and Canada’s national clean fuel associations forecast 50Mt of GHG reductions by 2030

  On September 5, 2019, EMC and Canada’s other national clean fuels associations issued a joint call for a national ‘Clean […]

• Trade Mission in India – November 25-29, 2019

  Global Affairs Canada is undertaking the “Canadian Technology for Next Generation Vehicles, Transportation Systems and Services” mission to India, which […]

• EMC President meets with Minister of Environment and Climate Change

  On August 28, 2o19, President of EMC Brad J. Ryder was in Ottawa to meet with Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister […]

• EV Sales in Canada – Q2 2019 – REVISED

  EV sales surge across Canada in Q2 2019: electric vehicles becoming mainstream with sales now representing over 3.3% of market […]

• Canada joins the International Zero-Emission Vehicle Alliance

  Canada is now a member of the International Zero-Emission Vehicle Alliance, an international group of governments joining forces to accelerate […]

• Nova Bus announces a new order for two e-buses by Brampton

  Nova Bus, a leading North American transit bus manufacturer, is proud to announce a new order for two fully electric […]

• EMC Webinars: Call for Proposals

  EMC is relaunching its monthly series of webinars on e-mobility. Members and non-members are invited to submit their proposals and […]

• BYD Opens First Canadian Bus Assembly Plant

  June 25, 2019 – BYD has expanded its North American operations with the opening of its first bus assembly plant […]

• EV Sales Report, Q1 2019 – Canada Reaches Over 100,000 EVs

  May 30, 2019 – It’s official! After the record-breaking results of 2018, which brought the number of electric vehicles (EVs) […]

• New Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada (BESC) Funding

  Are you a Canadian entrepreneur or private company? Do you have a BREAKTHROUGH energy technology or solution that has the […]

• Canada joins the Drive to Zero Pledge

  Excerpt from a National Observer’s Article On May 28, 2019, Environment Minister McKenna announced in Vancouver that Canada is joining […]

• Additional assistance for charging stations in multi-unit buildings in Quebec

  The Government of Quebec has taken a further step to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) by adding a […]

• EMC Board appoints new President and CEO – Brad Ryder

  On behalf of the Board of EMC, I am pleased to welcome Brad Ryder to the position of President and […]

• Changes in EMC leadership

  Members elect new Directors At the Annual General Meeting of EMC on May 8, 2019, the members elected a new […]

• Leading the way to a cleaner and “smarter” energy future at CEMMI2019

  Join ChargePoint and GE for their co-hosted Side Event, Leading the way to a cleaner and “smarter” energy future, at […]

• Federal EV incentive program to start on May 1, 2019

  April 17, 2019 –  The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, was in Montreal (Quebec) to highlight how investments in […]

• EMC’s Supply and Demand Policy for Zero Emission Vehicles

  On April 15, 2019, EMC’s Board approved a new zero emission vehicle (ZEV) policy statement. It replaces immediately the 2016 policy […]

• EMC’s Partnership with the Automotive Innovations Magazine

  Electric Mobility Canada is happy to announce a new media partnership with the Automotive Innovations Magazine (AIM). This partnership will […]

• 2019 Quebec Budget – Extension of the Drive Green program

  March 22, 2019 – Electric Mobility Canada welcomes the 2019 Québec budget, which extends the Drive Green program ($433.8 million) […]

• EMC welcomes the 2019 federal budget

  Consumers, Jobs and the Environment will benefit from announced support for Electric Vehicles Ottawa announces cash incentives for purchasers of […]

• Canadians see electric vehicles becoming mainstream soon

  Excerpt from a Clean Energy Canada’s article March 18, 2019 – According to a series of polls by Abacus Data […]

• The Advisory Council on Climate Action recommends a $5,000 EV purchase incentive

  by Daniel Rochefort (AVÉQ) Less than one week away from federal budget unveiling, Steven Guilbeault, Co-Chair of the (Canadian) Advisory […]

• Electric Vehicle Awards – Applications Now Open

  March 11, 2019 – Plug’n Drive, in partnership with the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA), presents the Electric Vehicle Awards. This […]

• Electric, driverless vehicles key to survival of Canada’s auto industry

  Excerpt of an article published in The Star March 5, 2019 – If Canada’s auto industry is to have a […]

• BYD’s electric cars launch in Quebec

  Based on an article in the Journal de Québec The first Chinese electric cars are coming to Quebec after Transport […]

• Request for Proposals – Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative

  Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is now accepting project proposals for funding consideration under the second Request for Proposals under Phase […]

• A first 100% EV Ready Condominium

  February 26, 2019 – DCC-9-BOX, a new charging solution, debuted in an Outremont condominium in Quebec, making it the first building of […]

• EMC seeks a President & CEO

  Electric Mobility Canada is happy to be partnered with Odgers Berndtson in a search for our new President & CEO. For more […]

• EMC’s 2018 Annual Report

  February 19, 2019 – Electric Mobility Canada is proud to present its 2018 annual report. As announced earlier in February, […]

• Petro-Canada to build Canada’s first electric highway

  February 18, 2019 – Petro-Canada, a Suncor business, announced last week its intentions to build a network of electric vehicle […]

• Electric Vehicle Sales in Canada in 2018

  EMC is happy to unveil its report on electric vehicle sales in Canada in 2018! 2018 Highlights:  93,091 electric vehicles […]

• Al Cormier becomes EMC’s interim CEO

  A message from EMC’s Interim CEO Effective February 4, 2019, I, Al Cormier, am back as Interim President and CEO […]

• Try Surrey’s new autonomous shuttles

  January 30, 2019 – The future of driving is coming to Surrey, B.C.! Here is your chance to be one […]

• Federal government to fund 100 new EV fast-charging stations

  January 23, 2019 — Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced a $5-million investment to build 100 electric […]

• Laval extends transport electrification incentives

  January 16, 2019 – Laval residents will be eligible again for a financial incentive from the City for the purchase of […]

• The Electric Vehicle: A Part of the Solution

  December 3, 2018 – Some articles recently questioned the benefit for consumers of transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) for ecological […]

• EMC Statement re B.C. Government ZEV Standard Announcement

  November 21, 2019 – Premier  John Horgan has announced that the Government of British Columbia, in partnership with the B.C. Green […]

• EV2019VÉ: Last call for submissions

  Send us your paper submissions to become a speaker at EV2019VÉ, Canada’s most renown e-mobility conference, taking place on May […]

• EMC’s First Regional Chapter Meeting in Alberta

  Electric Mobility Canada is proud to announce its first regional chapter meeting in Alberta. This meeting will take place in Calgary […]

• EV Sales: Q3 2018 Results

  This is an excerpt from the FleetCarma blog. The Canadian electric vehicle market continues to grow at a sustained pace […]

• QC Government to continue EV incentives

  The Government of Québec announced today in Saint-Hyancinthe that they will continue their incentive program Roulez électrique. EMC congratulates the […]

• FLO and ChargePoint Announce First Ever Roaming Agreement in North America

  EMC members FLO and ChargePoint, today announced a landmark roaming partnership that provides electric vehicle (EV) drivers across North America […]

• Advanced Research and Commercialization Program

  The BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources recently launched the Advanced Research and Commercialization (ARC) Program. The ARC […]

• B.C. tops up clean-energy vehicle incentive program

  The Government of British Columbia is keeping clean transportation affordable by contributing an additional $10 million to the Clean Energy […]

• EMC’s Pre-budget Submission Online

  Electric Mobility Canada is proud to unveil its written submission to ensure Canada’s competitiveness in electro-mobility, in advance of the 2019 Federal […]

• September 2018: EMC highlights

  Over the summer months, Electric Mobility Canada undertook multiple meetings with representatives from several ministries and offices of the Federal […]

• EV sales: 214% Year-over-year growth

  Canadian EV Market overview Cumulative EV sales for all-time has reached new heights. The Canadian EV market has now hosted […]

• Self-driving electric shuttle by Keolis Canada

  Keolis Canada and the City of Candian announced the arrival of a self-driving electric shuttle. The pilot project has been […]

• The used EV pilot project is extended until December 31, 2018

  The Québec government, through Transition énergétique Québec, has announced the extension of the used electric vehicle pilot project in conjunction […]

• NRCan launches Electric Charging and Alternative Fuelling Stations Locator

  Natural Resources Canada and the US Department of Environment, working through the National Renewable Energy Laboratory formally launched the fully integrated North […]

• Towards introducing a ZEV mandate in BC?

  The province of British Columbia just published an intentions paper on clean transportation. The province is proposing to: Increase investments […]

• Ontario Ends the Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle and Charging Incentive Programs

  On July 3, 2018, Ontario cancelled the cap and trade program. Given the Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Incentive Program and […]

• EMC is recruiting: VP of Research & Policy

  Context and Job Description Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) is looking for a Vice-President of Research & Policy to support the […]

• Nova Scotia unveils its fast charging network

  Emera Inc., Nova Scotia Power’s parent-company, is funding the EV charging network which promotes the use of vehicles powered by […]

• UberÉLECTRIQUE Launches in Montreal

  Electric Mobility Canada is pleased to announce that Uber Canada launched today the UberÉLECTRIQUE program in Montreal in partnership with […]

• 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 […]

• 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 […]