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• 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 […]

• 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 […]